Menu Sign In Find Content Communities <More on Intel.com Print Show/hide more options Intel® Core™ Processor Family Tagged As 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors, 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors, Intel® Core™ Processors, 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors Enjoy brilliant imagery and a seamless computing experience The visibly smart Intel® Core™ processor family provides incredible performance and stunning visuals delivered by a range of Intel® technologies. Enjoy brilliant imagery and a seamless computing experience—whether you’re creating, sharing, exploring, or gaming. Choose the right processor for your computing needs from the Intel® Core™ processor family and get ready to thrill and astonish yourself. Because the only thing more amazing than Intel® technology is what you’ll do with it. 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Delivering top-of-the-line performance for your most demanding tasks, the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor is the ideal choice for whatever you want to accomplish. Switch seamlessly between applications with effortless multitasking, thanks to Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.1 Enjoy a performance boost when you need it from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0,2 and stunning visuals—including 3D support and enhanced image processing—thanks to our built-in visuals.3 Wirelessly beam content to your big screen TV using Intel® Wireless Display,4 while you watch premium HD programs, courtesy of Intel® Insider™.5 Our suite of technologies makes the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor perfect for anything in HD or 3D, for multitasking or multimedia. 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor Choose our most popular family member and prepare to be thrilled by an automatic burst of speed whenever you need it for performance that adapts to you, thanks to Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. Plus, you’ll enjoy a rich visual experience with brilliant imagery, 3D visual support, and other enhancements from our built-in visuals. Even beam your favorite content to your big screen TV with Intel® Wireless Display, while watching premium HD content with Intel® Insider™. All part of the amazing experience you get with the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor. 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processor6 Amazing performance and stunning visuals start with the first level of Intel’s latest processor family. Get great value for your everyday computing tasks. Thanks to Intel® Hyper-Threading technology, you’ll see just how effortless smart multitasking can be. And, you’ll enjoy amazing performance to quickly convert and share your videos, plus stunning imagery for all your visual activities, including HD entertainment, thanks to our suite of built-in visuals in the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition Unlock and unleash the power to dominate your gaming competition with the visibly smart Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition. And for savvy content creators who are seeking the ultimate PC processor with the perfect digital creativity engine, the Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition is the one for you.7 Videos Intel Built-in Visuals Demo The visual features built into the processor deliver everything you need to enjoy a stunning and seamless experience when viewing content on your PC. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0: Demo When power, temperature and current limits dip, clock frequency increases to boost performance to active cores. Intel® HD Graphics Overview Animation: Introducing 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors with Intel® HD Graphics. (1:30) Intel® HD Graphics Intel® HD Graphics is built into the processor, enabling adaptive performance. Related Materials View More Related Content Related Topics Related Products Vol. 2, Mobile 3rd Gen... Datasheet, Vol. 2: Mobile 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family Preview | Download Brief: 3rd Generation... Product Brief: Enhance desktop experiences with rich visuals, overclocking, and efficient performance. Preview | Download Vol. 2, Desktop 3rd Gen... Datasheet, Vol.2: Desktop 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. Preview | Download Update: Mobile 3rd Gen... Spec Update: device and documentation errata, spec clarifications, changes. Preview | Download Product and Performance Information 1. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) enabled system. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used. For more information including details on which processors support HT Technology, visit http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. 2. Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is the next generation of Intel Turbo Boost Technology and is only available on select Intel® processors. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software, and system configuration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/turbo-boost/turbo-boost-technology.html. 3. Built-in visual features are not enabled on all PCs, and optimized software may be required. Check with your system manufacturer. Learn more at http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/visual-technology/intel-visual-technology-consumer.html. 4. Requires an Intel® Wireless Display-enabled system, compatible adapter, and TV. 1080p and Blu-ray* or other protected content playback only available on 2nd or 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled, a compatible adapter and media player, and supporting Intel® WiDi software and graphics driver installed. Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-wireless-display.html. 5. Intel® Insider™ is a hardware-based content protection mechanism. Requires Intel Insider enabled PC, internet connection, and content purchase or rental from a qualified provider. Consult your system manufacturer. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-insider-for-premium-hd-home-entertainment.html. 6. 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processor SKUs coming soon. 7. Warning: Altering clock frequency and/or voltage may: (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system, processor, and other system components; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of other system components beyond their industry standard specifications. Intel assumes no responsibility that the processor and other system components, including if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for any particular purpose. Newsroom USA (English) © Intel Corporation Company Information Support Contact Us Jobs Investor Relations Site Map Terms of Use *Trademarks Privacy Cookies