The Intel i3 processor is an entry-level CPU that has seen multiple generations since its first release in 2010. Each generation of the i3 processor has seen an increase in clock speed and CPU performance, allowing for more powerful computing tasks to be performed. Generally speaking, newer generations of the i3 have higher clock speeds than older ones, with the 10th Generation having a maximum base frequency of 3.8GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.2GHz compared to previous generations maxing out at 2.9GHz or lower. The number of cores within each generation also varies from two to four cores depending on the model chosen, allowing for increased multitasking capabilities when compared to older models.