Starting today (May 8), Intel will adopt the “Core 2 Duo” branding for a new range of laptop and desktop computer chips.
The new architecture from Intel, codenamed “Core,” integrates two processors on a single chip, delivering higher performance while consuming less power.
The “Core 2 Duo” will replace the “Pentium 4” brand for desktop chips, while “Core Duo” will be used for laptop chips. The new chips, codenamed “Conroe” for desktops and “Merom” for laptops, are set to be launched in the third quarter of this year.
Intel also announced that it will brand high-speed chips for gaming systems as “Core 2 Extreme.”
According to Intel executives, Conroe will provide over 40% higher performance and consume 40% less energy compared to previous chip generations. Core 2 Duo is built on a new process that reduces the overall size of the chip. This will allow Intel to embed more transistors on each chip, subsequently lowering production costs and enhancing processing performance while saving energy.
VH – (AP)
