For the past year Intel has been releasing many different processors with many different names and numbers. To say the least it has been confusing. It seems that Intel has finally realized that having six different processor names with over a hundred models will get people a wee bit confused.
So in 2008 Intel has decided to unify all the different processor under one name – Intel Core 2. Core 2 Duo will be a name of the past, the Core 2 Duo Core 2 Solo and Core2 Quad will now all be called Core 2. Intel will also keep the Pentium alive - all different model of the Pentium will keep there old and trusted name.
Sound confusing – well what could you expect from Intel. We at cp65 will try to straighten things out for you.
Today's Naming |
New Naming Jan 1, 2008 |
Intel Core 2 Quad Processor |
Intel Core 2 Processor |
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor |
Intel Core 2 Solo Processor |
Intel Centrino Processor Technology |
Intel Centrino Processor Technology |
Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology |
Intel Viiv Processor Technology |
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with Viiv Technology |
Intel vPro Processor Technology |
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with vPro Technology |
Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor |
Intel Pentium Processor |
Intel Pentium D Processor |
Intel Itanium 2 Processor |
Intel Itanium Processor |
Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor |
No Change |
Intel Celeron Processor |
Intel Xeon Processor |
Now all you have to remember is Core 2, but don’t forget to check the model number to know what you are buying.