Intel® Processor Ratings
Intel® Processor Ratings are designed to help you easily decide which processor is best for your needs. Just look for the stars next to the processor badges to determine their different levels of processing power.
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Processor Ratings Explained
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Ultimate intelligence and breakthrough technologies maximize your computing speed and possibilities.
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Advanced intelligence, premium technologies and speed help you do more.
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Smart, fast, energy-efficient technology.
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Dependable and proven.
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Value and reliability.
Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition processor
For Desktops
Conquer the world of extreme gaming and hard-core multitasking with the fastest processor on the planet.Δ
For Notebooks
Conquer extreme gaming like never before with the fastest laptop processor on the planet.Δ
Intel® Core™ i7 processor
For Desktops
The best processor on the planet delivers an incredible breakthrough in PC performance, the smarter way to take on highly-threaded games and applications.Δ
For Notebooks
Get unmatched technology for intelligent performance on the go for the most demanding tasks, such as creating digital video and playing intense games.
Intel® Core™ i5 processor
For Desktops
Get a major boost in PC power for fast multitasking at work or at play with intelligent performance that accelerates in response to demanding tasks.
Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor
For Desktops
Experience extreme frags with zero lags with untouchable quad-core performance built in.‡
For Notebooks
The world’s highest performing quad-core‡ and dual-core‡ mobile processors.
QX9000 seriesIntel® Core™2 Quad processor
For Notebooks
Get blazing fast performance for intense multimedia applications like HD video encoding, photo editing, retouching publishing.‡
Q9300+ seriesIntel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
For Notebooks
Experience the ultimate in mobile performance, battery life, and wireless connectivity.
Intel® Centrino® processor technology
For Notebooks
Intel’s trusted notebook technology provides a great mobile computing experience.
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
For Desktops
Enter the world of HD with energy-efficient performance.
For Notebooks
Mobile computing with exceptional performance and energy efficiency.
E8000 series
E7000 series
Intel® Pentium® processor
For Desktops
Enjoy improved performance and reliability for your simple multitasking needs.
For Notebooks
Get enhanced performance and multitasking for everyday computing on the go.
Intel® Celeron® processor
For Desktops
Enjoy exceptional value and proven performance.
For Notebooks
Get extraordinary value and reliability for your everyday computing needs.
Ratings for Intel® Centrino® processor technology and Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology are based on the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, the processor inside both products.
Δ Based on SPECint_rate_base2006* scores. Results have been based on internal Intel analysis and are provided for informational purposes only. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. See www.intel.com/performance/desktop/extreme/index.htm for additional information.
‡1 Performance based on select industry benchmarks, game titles, and multimedia creation applications. Actual performance may vary. See www.intel.com/performance/desktop/extreme/ for additional information.
‡2 For more information on why Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor QX9300 is the worlds highest performing quad-core mobile processor, see www.intel.com/performance/mobile/extreme/index.htm for important additional information.
‡3 Performance estimated for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme Mobile processor X9100 on SPECint*_rate_base2006. Actual performance on final product may vary. See www.intel.com/performance/ for more information. SPEC, SPECint, SPECrate, are trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. See: www.spec.org for more information on the benchmarks.
‡4 System performance, battery life, power savings, high-definition quality, video playback and functionality, and wireless performance and functionality will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware, chipset, connection rate, site conditions, and software configurations. References to enhanced performance including wireless refer to comparisons with previous generation Intel technologies. Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, services or external hardware. Availability of public wireless LAN access points is limited, wireless functionality may vary by country and some hotspots may not support Linux*-based Intel® Centrino® processor technology systems. See www.intel.com/products/centrino/index.htm and www.intel.com/performance/mobile/index.htm for more information on performance, wireless, power savings and energy efficiency.