Core 2 Duo - Intel is finally releasing its new family of Dual Core Processors. Intel new chips for desktops, Intel Core 2 Duo, will be the first Dual Core processor with Intels new Core micro-architecture. Intel Core2Duo will replace the age old Pentium Processors. Intel is also releasing a new Dual Core Processor for gamers and high end users - Intel Core 2 Extreme. Both Dual Core Chips, Intel Core 2 Duo & Intel Core 2 Extreme offer better performance and use less power. Intel's New Dual Core Micro-architecture is the first change since the Pentium 4 was released. Intel Core 2 Duo and Intel Core 2 Extreme are to ship at the end of July. More Core2Duo models will ship later on.

 Intel Dual Core Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo & Intel Core 2 Extreme