In 2006, Intel Corporation introduced the most processors in its history, including more than 25 processors driven by the state-of-the-art, energy-efficient Intel Core microarchitecture. These new products included Intel Core 2 Duo processors, which offer undisputed performance leadership for PCs. The launch of this revolutionary architecture, combined with the availability of Microsoft Windows Vista, is a rare occurrence where entirely new processors and software built from the ground up hit the market about the same time. This combination will ignite a whole new class of PCs that will fundamentally reshape the way consumers interact, experience entertainment and multitask with their computers.
Here are some of the ways consumers can benefit from Intel Core 2 Duo processor and other Intel technologies running Windows Vista:
More Performance Gives You the Headroom You Need
Consumers get up to 40 percent more performance with Intel Core 2 Duo desktop processors while running Windows Vista compared to previous generation Intel processors.
Intel Graphics Supports New Windows Vista Aero User Interface
Intel graphics supports the new Windows Vista Aero user interface without need for additional graphics hardware. This provides the ability to use the new Flip 3D navigation and other Aero features to find, use and navigate in exciting new ways.
Experience High-Definition Entertainment
With Windows Vista running on Intel Viiv technology, get smooth high-definition video playback and theater-quality surround sound. Access and enjoy a wide variety of verified services - music, TV shows, movies and more. Hear the difference that Intel High Definition Audio brings.
Extreme Gaming
Power the Windows Vista gaming experience with the Intel® Core 2 Extreme processor for unbelievable game-play realism. The 8MB of Level 2 cache allows complex physics and artificial intelligence for the ultimate in game-play realism. Intel Core 2 Extreme dual core processor is the world's best gaming processor.
Take It With You
Laptops running Windows Vista on Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology deliver outstanding graphics and feature easy-to-use options for enhanced security for wireless connections on the go.
More Performance. More Possibilities.
- With the Intel Core 2 Duo desktop processor and Windows Vista Photo Gallery 6, you can create a high-definition slideshow movie with 100 of your favorite photos in about an hour - 57 percent faster than previous generation processors!
- With the Intel Core 2 Duo desktop processor and Windows Vista Movie Maker 6, you can convert 30 minutes of mpeg video movie files into a high-definition Windows media video file in under an hour - 29 percent faster than previous generation processors!
- With the Intel Core 2 Duo processor you get the headroom you need to run Windows Defender security software in the background as you multitask with ease - Intel.