Comparing Intel's Core i3; i5; i7; and i9 Processors

Intel is planning to stop all its business in the Core 2 Duo Core 2 Quad by 2011. So now all the processors are named Intel Core. The

Core 2 Duo Core 2 Quad will fall into the family of i3 processors. Here we will discuss about these new processors and how they are different.

Intel Core i3:

* Entry level processor.
* 2-4 Cores
* 4 Threads
* Hyper-Threading (efficient use of processor resources)
* 3-4 MB Catche
* 32 nm Silicon (less heat and energy)



Intel Core i5:

* Mid range processor.
* 2-4 Cores
* 4 Threads
* Turbo Mode (turn off core if not used)
* Hyper-Threading (efficient use of processor resources)
* 3-8 MB Catche
* 32-45 nm Silicon (less heat and energy)



Intel Core i7:

* High end processor.
* 4 Cores
* 8 Threads
* Turbo Mode (turn off core if not used)
* Hyper-Threading (efficient use of processor resources)
* 4-8 MB Catche
* 32-45 nm Silicon (less heat and energy)



Intel Core i7-980X aka Core i9:


* Ultra High end processor.
* 6 Cores
* 8 Threads
* Turbo Mode (turn off core if not used)
* Hyper-Threading (efficient use of processor resources)
* 12 MB Catche
* 32-45 nm Silicon (less heat and energy)