Intel corporation unveiled Intel Core 2 Duo processors for consumer and business desktop and laptop PCs and workstations. The highly-anticipated processor family already has a very broad support with more than 550 customer system designs underway – the most in Intel’s history.
The Intel Core 2 Duo processors are built in several of the world’s most advanced, high-volume output manufacturing facilities using Intel’s leading 65-nanometer silicon process technology. The Intel Core 2 Duo processor family consists of five desktop PC processors tailored for business, home and enthusiast users, such as high-end gamers and five mobile lifestyle. Intel Core 2 Duo processor-based workstations will also deliver industry leading performance for such areas as design, content, creation and technical computing.
Consumers and businesses will have the option to purchase Intel Core 2 Duo processors as part of Intel’s premiere market -focused platforms, which are made up of Intel hardware and software technologies tailored to specific computing needs, including Intel vPro technology for businesses, Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology for laptops and Intel Viiv technology for home.
Many of the products will also offer a selection of Intel-designed and integrated technologies such as Intel Virtualization Technology and Intel Active Management Technology that make the PC more secure and manageable. The new processors can be paired with the Intel 975X, 965 and Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset family.
Initial Intel Core 2 Duo processor-based systems are now available. The price of desktop processors ranges from $183 to $999.
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