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Desktop Performance
Revolutionary desktop performance starts with a foundation of groundbreaking technology. With new hafnium-based 45nm Intel® process technology, blistering performance and energy efficiency go hand in hand—no lags—and with the ability to mega-multitask built right into the chip.
Whether you're looking for a processor to rock your gaming world, inspire your multimedia, or provide breakthrough business productivity, Intel has got the processor to power your performance now and in the future.
Multimedia performance
Delivering blistering performance, the Intel® Core™2 Extreme quad-core desktop processor provides gamers and enthusiasts with a paramount desktop experience on highly-threaded applications. Providing breakthrough multitasking abilities, these processors are your ideal choice to take your computing experience to the next level.¹
Benchmarks
See how Intel® processors performed in the benchmarks.
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Digital home
Get the performance you need for the hottest new digital media, content creation, and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough Intel® Core™2 Quad processor. Unprecedented quad-core performance gives you the massive throughput you need to handle the most processor-hungry applications. Get ready to enjoy multimedia like it was meant to be experienced—in lag-free high-definition.
Digital office
Harness revolutionary performance for your most intensive and highly-threaded applications with Intel Core 2 Quad processor. With over 90 percent greater performance when multitasking, your PCs can run today's software faster and still have enough punch for advanced software that's just around the corner.²
Energy-efficient performance
Get the breakthrough in energy-efficient performance you need to run the coolest digital media and the latest software simultaneously with the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor. With the power of dual-core performance, you'll be able to enjoy the most demanding applications and experience the ultimate in gaming and HD entertainment.
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 Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel® products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, visit Intel Performance Benchmark Limitations.