Meet the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor FamilyA new generation of visibly smart performance.

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The 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors

A seamless blend of speed and visuals for visibly smart performance.

Meet our most powerful processors yet. With rich, crisp visuals built in and smart performance that adapts to the user’s needs, they’re visibly smart. It’s a difference your customers will see—with no lagging, hesitation, or choppiness, even when flying between tasks as intense as editing videos, watching movies, or 3D gaming.

Three levels of visibly smart performance.

2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 ProcessorVisibly smart performance with a boost, thanks to Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.01, for watching movies, sharing photos, and more.

2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processor Visibly smart performance starts here with built-in visuals2 for better performance you can see.

2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 ProcessorVisibly smart performance at its best with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.01 for 3D gaming, serious multitasking, and HD media.

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Cutting edge technology comes standard.

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0Available in the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.01 automatically speeds up the processor when the computer needs extra power and saves energy when it doesn’t. It’s incredibly responsive to a user’s needs and reduces interruptions and drag.

Built-in VisualsBuilt-in visuals2 doesn’t refer to one technology, but a collection of features that are built right into the processor and work together to deliver stunning, lifelike visuals and ensure a seamless, smooth visual experience.

Intel® Hyper-Threading TechnologyYour customers can move between applications faster than ever, taking multitasking to a new level, with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.3

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No more crowding around a laptop. The 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors have built-in visuals2 and Intel® Wireless Display.4 Combined with an adapter, your customers can quickly, easily, and wirelessly display PC content including online movies, videos, and more on their TV, all with great image clarity up to 1080p.

Put your PC on your TV with Intel® Wireless Display.4

Play intense 3D FPS or RPG games

Create & edit HD video

Upload & edit home videos from your digital camcorder

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.01 for extra speed when you need it

Built-in visuals2

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology3 so you can do more at once

Watch HD videos/Blu-ray*

Play casual & educational games

Burn CDs & DVDs

Upload & download digital photos

Browse the Internet; use email & instant messaging

Help customers shop smart.

Use this chart to eliminate guesswork on the part of your customers, and make a strong recommendation at the same time.

Intel recommends:

What’s the advantage of a PC powered by an Intel® Core™ i5 processor versus an Intel® Core™ i3 processor?

The 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor offers the same visibly smart performance as the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor, but with a speed boost that automatically adapts to whatever you’re doing on your PC, thanks to Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.1

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What’s the advantage of a PC powered by an Intel® Core™ i7 processor versus an Intel® Core™ i5 processor?

As the top-of-the-line processor in Intel’s new family, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor provides the ultimate in visibly smart performance so you can unlock your full potential—whether you’re a serious gamer or a multimedia enthusiast.

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Get customers to buy “one size smarter.”

Here are some selling scenarios you might encounter as customers consider buying their next PC and how you can suggest they buy “one size smarter” for visibly smart performance now and in the future.

Why should I get a PC powered by a 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor? Aren’t the previous-generation Intel® processors good, too?

While previous generations of Intel® processors are still great for basic computing, the new 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors offer visibly smart performance—an amazing combination of adjustable speed and built-in visuals2 to deliver a seamless visual experience.

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TabletEntertainment at

home or on the go

NetbookA simple and affordableportable Internet device

LaptopA high-performance

PC experience

From size to functionality, there are a variety of factors that play into how well each of these devices will meet the needs of your customers.

Tablets, netbooks, or laptops: Help your customers decide.

What’s best for your customer: Tablet or netbook?

Multi-functionLimited Use FUNCTIoNALITY

Immersive/Visual InternetBasic Internet

Fewer/Longer SessionsFrequent/Short Sessions

Table TopUSER EXPERIENCEIn-Hand Usage

Start with what they want to do. Ask them:

Do most of your activities require a lot of typing (e.g., IM/chat, blogs, writing documents, etc.)?

Ask because: you can type on a tablet, but any writing longer than a quick email response is more easily done on a device offering a full keyboard.

NO YES

Do you have favorite applications on your PC that you’d also like to use on a companion device?

Ask because: current tablets can’t support the full versions of some applications. Also, you can share apps between your PC and your netbook, but not between a PC and a tablet.

NO YES

Do you need to connect external devices to your PC, such as a digital camera or phone?

Ask because: netbooks and laptops are easily connected to external devices for photo downloads and more. Tablets are not generally compatible with peripherals.

NO YES

Do you perform multiple tasks at the same time, such as surfing the Web and IM?

Ask because: current tablets don’t have the computing power to handle these simultaneous demands.

NO YES

Do you want or need to use video conferencing?

Ask because: a netbook allows you to participate in video conferencing, but not all tablets have the computing power to handle it.

NO YES

Make a recommendation based on the most checkmarks. NO

Tablet is a better fit

YES

Netbook is a better fit

What is new about 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors?The latest Intel processor family offers built-in visuals2 so your customers can enjoy a faster, more responsive and visually immersive PC experience. And, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors have Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0,1 our fastest, most responsive technology yet, allowing the processors to send a boost of power to the computer when it’s needed.

How much faster is Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.01?Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.01 delivers an even greater burst of processor speed automatically when your PC needs extra performance.

What is Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology3?Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology3 allows each core of the processor to work on two tasks simultaneously, delivering smart multitasking which allows customers to quickly move between applications without any hesitation.

Do I need a discrete graphics card?With built-in visuals,2 no additional hardware is needed to enjoy stunning visuals and a seamless experience without hesitations or interruptions.

Should I get a tablet, netbook, or laptop?It really depends on what the device will be used for. Tablets are ultra portable and best for consuming media and entertainment on the go. If a customer wants a portable device for Internet use, such as email and Web surfing, a netbook may be a better choice. For a true PC experience with multitasking and multiple applications, a laptop is the best choice.

FAQs

Smart answers to frequently asked questions.

1Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software and system configuration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software and system configuration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost. 2Whether you will receive the benefits of built-in visuals depends upon the particular design of the PC you choose. Consult your PC manufacturer whether built-in visuals are enabled on your system. Learn more about built-in visuals at http://www.intel.com/technology/visualtechnology/index.htm. 3Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technology enabled system. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used. For more information including details on which processors support HT Technology, visit http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. 4Requires an Intel® Wireless Display enabled PC, TV Adapter, and compatible television. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Does not support Blu-ray or other protected content playback. Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see www.intel.com/go/wirelessdisplay. Copyright © 2011, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel Inside, Intel Sponsors of Tomorrow, Intel Atom, Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium, Intel Core, Intel, and Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Meet the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor FamilyA new generation of visibly smart performance.

See the difference with Intel Inside.®