3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor

  • Enjoy rich visuals plus an automatic burst of speed when you need it on your PC.
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Intel® Core™ i5 Processor

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Features and Benefits

Turbo Boost

Get an automatic burst of speed whenever you need it for performance that adapts to you.1

Get details on Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Multi Tasking 2:1

Effortlessly move between applications with smart 8-way multitasking, enabled when each processor core handles two things simultaneously.2

Get details on Intel Hyper-Threading technology

Built-in Visuals

Share video in a snap

Spend clicks versus hours to edit, convert, and share your video—now your video is waiting for you, not the other way around. (Part of built-in visuals, available only with Intel® Core™ processors.)3

Get details on Intel® Quick Sync Video
Widi Badge 2

Wirelessly stream all the things you love—movies, photos, websites, and more—live from your Ultrabook™ or PC to your HDTV.4

Learn more about Intel® Wireless Display
Gaming 2:1

Take your gaming graphics to a whole new level—no extra hardware needed. (Part of built-in visuals, available only with Intel® Core™ processors.)3

Learn more about Intel® HD Graphics
Core i7 Collection - Clear video 2:1

View images and HD video the way they were meant to be seen—sharper, smoother, and richer. (Part of built-in visuals, available only with Intel® Core™ processors.)3

Learn more about Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Intel Insider 2:1

Unlock a world of premium HD movies and shows on your Ultrabook™ or PC. (Part of built-in visuals, available only with Intel® Core™ processors.)3

Learn more about Intel® Insider™

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Product and Performance Information

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1. Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is the next generation of Intel Turbo Boost Technology and is only available on select Intel® processors. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software, and system configuration. For more information, visit www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/turbo-boost/turbo-boost-technology.html.


2. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) enabled system. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used. For more information including details on which processors support HT Technology, visit www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/hyper-threading/hyper-threading-technology.html.


3. Built-in visual features are not enabled on all PCs, and optimized software may be required. Check with your system manufacturer. Learn more at www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/visual-technology/intel-visual-technology-consumer.html.


4. Requires an Intel® Wireless Display-enabled PC, compatible adapter, and TV. 1080p and Blu-ray* or other protected content playback only available on 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled. Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-wireless-display.html.