Intel had just launched the latest 2^nd Generation of Intel® Core™ processor family - SandyBridge.
With the fully-integrated desktop microprocessor silicon, it had a significant improve with better performance compare to previous generation and also other competitor.

Using 32nm microarchitecture, the latest generation of Intel® Core™ processor provides better media and processor intensive software performance.

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- Adaptable performance when you need it

o Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

o Higher levels of CPU and performance than prev gen

- Incredible fast content creation

o Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions

o Breakthrough media processing for incredibly fast video editing and sharing

- Advanced Manageability

o Supports Intel® vPro and Intel® SIPP

o Increased security and data protection

o Greater productivity

- Stunning visual experience

o Intel® Clear Video Technology

o Liquid Smooth HD playback with visual quality and color fidelity enhancements

- Enjoy an immersive 3D experience on your pc

o Stereoscopic 3D Blu-ray playback in full 1080p resolution over HDMI 1.4 & premium audio

- I/O Performance Leadership

o SATA 6 GB/s

o Lower power via SATA Link Power Management

- Fun gaming for Everyone

o Significant 3D performance for immersive mainstream gaming

o DIrectX* 10.1, OGL 2.1

- Energy efficient, innovative designs

o Innovative DT designs

o Impressive energy-efficient performance with new 32nm micro-architecture