The Intel processor family (which includes the sixth generation Intel Core processors: the Skylake processor series) gives you a wide range of capacities at different prices. In fact, the Skylake Core microarchitecture has about 48 different processors. Among Intel's most powerful processors are the i5 and i7 series. If you know the differences between these two main series, you will better understand the strengths and weaknesses of each one so you can decide which processor is the best suited for you.