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Intel® Multi-Core Technology
Permanently altering the course of computing as we know it, Intel® multi-core technology provides new levels of energy efficient performance, enabled by advanced parallel processing and hafnium-based 45nm technology. Incorporating multiple processor execution cores in a single package delivering full parallel execution of multiple software threads, Intel multi-core technology enables higher levels of performance while each core runs at a lower frequency, dividing the power typically required by a higher frequency single core processor with equivalent performance. This provides a breakthrough experience in notebook and desktop PCs, workstations, and servers.
Central to our technology roadmap, Intel® multi-core processors based on 45nm are paving the way to the next revolution in processor technology—32nm multi-core processors. By innovating future architectures that can hold dozens or even hundreds of processors on a single die, we're ensuring that Intel® technologies will continue to keep pace with demands well into the future.
Two, four, eight, and more cores
Current 45nm Intel® technology provides for two, four, and eight cores in a single processor. Ideal for multitasking and multimedia, Intel multi-core technology delivers exceptional energy efficient performance for the ultimate computing experience.
Defining your digital life
Get more information on multi-core Intel® processors.
Laptop
- Intel® Core™ i7 processor
Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition - Intel® Core™ i5 processor (future product)
Intel® Core™2 Quad processor - Intel® Core™ i3 processor (future product)
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor - See multi-core Intel® processor family mobile performance benchmarks
Desktop
- Intel® Core™ i7 processor
Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition - Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Intel® Core™2 Quad processor - Intel® Core™ i3 processor (future product)
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor - See multi-core Intel® processor family energy efficient performance benchmarks
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