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Learn More Processors
Processing power is one of the key factors that helps determine how productive your workforce's
computers can be. However, upgrading a processor post-purchase can be difficult and costly, so
consider future as well as present performance needs before you buy. Consider dual-core
technology if you want processors that provide maximum power for your multitasking taskforce
while consuming minimal amounts of energy.
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Key Intel Processor Features:
* Execute Disable Bit - Can improve protection against malicious "buffer overflow" attacks
when properly enabled with a supporting operating system and anti-virus software. Available
across all processor offerings.
* Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology - Intel® EM64T enables 64-bit computing when
combined with supporting software. Intel EM64T improves performance by allowing the system to
address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory. Intel EM64T provides flexibility for
32-bit now and future software that supports 64-bit computing.
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo E6000 Series Processors
Intel CoreTM 2 Duo desktop processor delivers revolutionary dual-core performance and
breakthrough processor energy efficiency. The new CoreTM microarchitecture has several new
key technologies:
* Intel® Wide Dynamic Access - Allows your system to execute four processes per clock cycle
* Intel® Smart Memory Access - Uses the available bandwidth from the memory subsystem
for faster access and optimal performance
* Intel® Advanced Smart Cache - The shared L2 cache is dynamically allocated to each
processor core based on workload
* Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology 1 - EIST is a power-saving technology that
allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core
Intel® Pentium® D Processors
Dual-core processors can provide key benefits over single core:
* Improved performance in complex application environments, completing more work per unit
of time
* Separate applications, or threads, can split tasks across the two processor cores, meaning
instructions can run concurrently to help complete projects faster
* Intel® Pentium® D 9 Series processors feature Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology
(EIST), a power-saving technology that allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage
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Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading
Technology
Hyper-Threading Technology allows processors to function more efficiently when running multiple
tasks at the same time. Hyper-Threading Technology, however, does not deliver the performance
benefit of a dual-core processor. Because a dual-core processor has a second physical core with
its own set of dedicated execution resources, dual-core processors offer greater performance
potential than single-core processors with Hyper-Threading enabled.

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Intel® Celeron®
The Intel® Celeron® processor is designed to bring a balanced level of proven technology and
value to basic PC desktops. With the Intel® Celeron® processor, you can expect an affordable
and reliable PC for your home or home office to meet your basic computing needs.