Processing power is key to workforce productivity and dual-core technology provides maximum power while consuming minimal energy. When considering a processor upgrade, future needs should be weighed against costs. Key features across Intel's processor offerings include security and 64-bit support while their Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4 and Celeron lines each provide dual-core processing, power savings or balanced performance and value.

1. 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
and core2
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.

2. 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.