Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

The best desktop processor family on the planet

Brilliantly fast

With faster, intelligent, multi-core technology that applies processing power where it's needed most, new Intel® Core™ i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance. They are the best desktop processor family on the planet.¹

You'll multitask applications faster and unleash incredible digital media creation. And you'll experience maximum performance for everything you do, thanks to the combination of Intel® Turbo Boost technology² and Intel® Hyper-Threading technology (Intel® HT technology)³, which maximizes performance to match your workload.

Product information

• 3.06 GHz, 2.93 GHz, and 2.66 GHz core speed
• 8 processing threads with Intel® HT technology
• 8 MB of Intel® Smart Cache
• 3 Channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory

Features and benefits

Go to the next level of multi-core performance.

Intel Core i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in quad-core performance and feature the latest innovations in processor technologies:

Intel® Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload—more performance when you need it the most.²

Intel® Hyper-Threading technology enables highly threaded applications to get more work done in parallel. With 8 threads available to the operating system, multi-tasking becomes even easier.³

Intel® Smart Cache provides a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem. Optimized for industry leading multi-threaded games.

Intel® QuickPath Interconnect is designed for increased bandwidth and low latency. It can achieve data transfer speeds as high as 25.6 GB/sec with the Extreme Edition processor.

Integrated memory controller enables three channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, resulting in up to 25.6 GB/sec memory bandwidth. This memory controller's lower latency and higher memory bandwidth delivers amazing performance for data-intensive applications.

Intel® HD Boost significantly improves a broad range of multimedia and compute-intensive applications. The 128-bit SSE instructions are issued at a throughput rate of one per clock cycle,

Intel® Core™ i5 Processor

A new level of intelligent performance

Unleash the multimedia multitasker within

With intelligent performance that accelerates in response to demanding tasks, such as playing games and editing photos, the Intel® Core™ i5 processor moves faster when you do.

The Intel Core i5 processor automatically allocates processing power where it's needed most.¹ Whether you’re creating HD video, composing digital music, editing photos, or playing the coolest PC games—with the Intel Core i5 processor you can multitask with ease and be more productive than ever.

Product information

• 2.66 GHz and up to 3.20 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
• 4 processing threads
• 8 MB of Intel® Smart Cache
• 2 channels of DDR3 1333 MHz memory

Features and benefits

Get a major boost in PC power with the intelligent performance of the Intel® Core™ i5 processor.

32nm dual-core processing runs two independent processor cores in one physical package at the same frequency.

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload—more performance when you need it the most.

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology² delivers two processing threads per physical core for a total of four threads for massive computational throughput. This 4-way multi-task processing allows each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time.

Intel® HD Graphics provides superb visual performance for sharper images, richer color, and life-like video and audio. Available on select models of the all new 2010 Intel® Core™ processor family.

Integrated memory controller enables two channels of high-speed DDR3 1333 MHz memory. This memory controller's lower latency and higher memory bandwidth delivers amazing performance for data-intensive applications.

Intel® Smart Cache is a shared cache dynamically allocated to each processor core, based on workload. This efficient, dual-core-optimized implementation increases the probability that each core can access data from the fast cache, significantly reducing latency to frequently used data and improving performance. Optimized for industry-leading multi-threaded games.

Intel® Core™ i3 Processor With Intel® HD Graphics

Overview

Smart performance starts here

The Intel® Core™ i3 processor family with Intel® HD Graphics delivers a revolutionary new architecture for an unparallleled computing experience.

As the first level in Intel's new processor family, the Intel Core i3 processor is the perfect entry point for a fast, responsive PC experience.

This processor comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics, an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.

A smart choice for home and office, the Intel Core i3 processor also features Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology¹, which enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. Do not let too many open applications slow you and your PC down. Get smart performance now.

Product information

• 3.06 GHz and 2.93 GHz core speeds
• Four processing threads
• 4 MB of Intel® Smart Cache
• Two channels of DDR3 1333 MHz memory

Features and benefits

32nm dual-core processing runs two independent processor cores in one physical package at the same frequency.

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology delivers two processing threads per physical core for a total of four threads for massive computational throughput. This 4-way multi-task processing allows each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time.

Intel® Smart Cache is shared cache dynamically allocated to each processor core, based on workload. This efficient, dual-core-optimized implementation increases the probability that each core can access data from the fast cache, significantly reducing latency to frequently used data and improving performance.

Intel® HD Graphics provides superb visual performance for sharper images, richer color, and life-like video and audio. Available on select models of the all new 2010 Intel® Core™ processor family.

Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor

Laptop freedom starts here. Unplug and multitask in more places.

When you power your laptop with an Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor, you'll get the performance you need for today's mobile multitasking. Built on the breakthrough 45nm hafnium-based technology, the Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor gives you plenty of power to run many demanding applications simultaneously, whether at home, in the office, or on on-the-go.

Features and benefits

More multitasking power. Less power consumption. Ready for technology that increases your productivity? You'll get it with Intel® Core™2 Duo. Intel Advanced Smart Cache, up to 1066Mhz Front Side Bus, and Intel HD Boost ensure solid mobile performance for the latest applications. With Intel® Core™2 Duo, you'll do more and wait less.

* Intel® Intelligent Power Capability, designed to deliver more energy-efficient performance and smarter battery performance in your laptop
* Intel® Smart Memory Access, improving system performance by optimizing the use of the available data bandwidth
* Intel® Advanced Smart Cache, providing a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem. Optimized for multi-core and dual-core processors
* Intel® HD Boost, accelerating a broad range of applications, including HD and standard definition video, speech and image, photo processing, encryption, financial, engineering and scientific applications
* 25W Thermal Design Power (TDP), allows for thinner, lighter mainstream laptops

Intel® Core™2 Solo Processor

The Intel® Core™2 Solo processor is the next-generation single-core mobile processor that provides freedom and flexibility to live, work, and play on-the-go.

Features and benefits
Power efficiency

The Intel Core 2 Solo processor has new power-saving features designed to extend the life of your battery. +
Enhanced performance

The Intel Core 2 Solo processor is the next generation single-core processor for power-optimized mobile processing. It is enhanced to handle today's demanding software applications-such as CAD tools, 3D and 2D modeling or serious number-crunching programs.
Smarter, more efficient designs

Intel® Smart Cache enables smarter, more efficient cache and bus design for enhanced performance, responsiveness and power savings.
Intel® Centrino® processor technology

The Intel Core 2 Solo processor is one of many outstanding processor options for the Intel Centrino processor technology platform.

Intel Study Reveals Importance of Keeping Tech Tasteful During the Holidays

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2009 – According to the recent "Intel Holiday Mobile Etiquette" study conducted by Harris Interactive* and sponsored by Intel Corporation, most online U.S. adults (80 percent) feel there are unspoken rules about mobile technology usage, and approximately 7 in 10 (69 percent) agreed that violations of these unspoken mobile etiquette guidelines, such as checking e-mails, sending text messages and making phone calls while in the company of others, are unacceptable.

Mobile etiquette breeches have particular relevance during the upcoming holiday season, as the survey found that more than half (52 percent) would be offended if they were at a holiday party and someone attempted to secretly use an Internet-enabled device, such as a laptop, netbook or cell phone, at the table. The restroom, however, doesn't seem to command the same reverence when it comes to mobile technology. Despite hygiene considerations and potentially awkward explanations, 75 percent feel it is perfectly appropriate to use Internet-enabled devices, including laptops, netbooks and cell phones, in the bathroom, with only 25 percent agreeing that it was inappropriate behavior.

Technology All the Time
The survey also found that 62 percent agree that mobile devices, such as laptops, netbooks and cell phones, are part of our daily lives and society needs to adapt to the fact that people use them at all times.

"The social rules for new technologies are continuing to be established across cultures and geographies around the world, and etiquette will continue to change and adapt over time along with it," said Dr. Genevieve Bell, renowned ethnographer and director of Intel's User Experience Group. "As technology becomes increasingly engrained in our daily lives and we attempt to strike the right balance between constant connectivity and setting boundaries on accessibility, the social and cultural guidelines for appropriate behavior surrounding mobile technology will continue to develop and change."

According to the study, many online adults view the need for constant connectivity as a function of expectations set by the current business culture, with 55 percent agreeing that the nature of business today demands people always be connected via mobile devices, even if it means taking a laptop on vacation or answering a call during a meal.

"Etiquette surrounding mobile technology is becoming increasingly relevant, particularly in social situations such as holiday gatherings and events," said Anna Post, author and etiquette expert for the Emily Post Institute. "As technology continues to become more prevalent and play an integral role in our everyday lives, it becomes more challenging to discern appropriate behavior from potentially offensive behavior."

Key Survey Findings
Clicking Send on Holiday Greetings: According to the survey, the holiday dinner table isn't the only place where technology is playing a role in traditional etiquette conversations; social guidelines and traditions surrounding holiday greetings and general communications are also being affected by Internet connectivity. In fact, more than half of online adults (62 percent) would send an electronic greeting card or e-mail in lieu of a traditional card, and despite what manner-minded parents have always taught their children about the value of a handwritten "thank you" note, almost 9 out of 10 (88 percent) online adults would not be offended if they received an e-mail or electronic thank you card in lieu of handwritten notes of gratitude.

Mobile Manners and Holiday Activities: Despite the growing acceptance of technology as it applies to holiday communications and greetings, it seems that certain lines of traditional etiquette are drawn when it comes to sending holiday gift lists, using technology at religious services and technology usage during travel and certain social situations. For example:

• One in three online adults (30 percent) would be offended to receive an online gift wish list from a friend and/or an immediate/extended family member.
• An overwhelming majority of online adults have no tolerance for mobile technology etiquette violations at holiday services, with 87 percent agreeing that it is inappropriate to use a mobile device at religious venues.
• Travel can be a little bit tense around the holidays, and some feel that it is no time for multitasking – 36 percent of online adults agree that it is inappropriate to use a mobile device in an airport security line.
• A majority (60 percent) of online adults consider using a mobile device while on a date as inappropriate.

This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of Intel from Oct. 1 - 5, 2009 among 2,625 adults ages 18 and older. The survey data are weighted to represent the online adult population. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact Becky Emmett.

Intel to Publish CFO Commentary Prior to Quarterly Earnings Conference Call

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2009 – As a supplement to its earnings report, Intel Corporation will publish a commentary about its quarterly results by Stacy J. Smith, vice president and chief financial officer.

The commentary will provide detail that has previously been disclosed during the conference call, reducing the time spent on prepared remarks and allowing for more interactive questions and answers with senior management.

The commentary will be posted at 1:30 p.m. PDT on Oct. 13, after the earnings press release, and will be available at www.intc.com. Intel’s earnings conference call will be publicly webcast at 2:30 p.m. PDT on Oct. 13 and can be viewed at www.intc.com.