Question

For the following core processors state the main characteristics and latest features that added to the processor.

1- Core Duo

2- Core Solo

3-Core 2 Solo       

4-Core 2 Duo            

5- Core 2 Quad

6- Core 2 Extreme

7- Core i3     

8- Core i5      

9- Core i7     

10- Core i9

Answer 1

1. Core Duo - It is basically a CPU with two processors. Discontinued since 2007

2. Core Solo - It is core duo version with just one processing core. No longer in use.

3. Core 2 Solo- Power efficient single core processor used for small subnotebooks. In the recent versions it had Virtualisation technology, speedstep technology.

4. Core 2 Duo- It is a dual core processor with shared level 2 chache, 64 bit support, performance rich technologies.

5. Core 2 Quad- Core 2 Quad uses 2 cores and 4 threads configuration. Core 2 Quad is better than Core 2 Duo. Q9550 is the current version with OCing ability and with comparatively less heat.

6. Core 2 Extreme- Core 2 extreme chips can have either 2 or 4 cores depending on the specific processor. The core 2 Extreme chips can be over-clocked .

7. Core i3- It is a ideal processor for people who don't require much power. Affordable, have hyper threading for improved performance under load. Not very efficient for gaming.

8. Core i5- It is available as dual core or quad core. It can be used in both desktop and laptop. Great processor for performance,speed, graphics.

9. Core i7-​ It ia processor usedfor high end desktop and laptop. Core i7-8086K will be launched soon as the fastest i7 processor.

10.Core i9- It is top model in the core "i" series. Fastest consumer processor yet. Core i9-9900K is the lastest version and is the best gaming processor in the world.