Difference Between 1st Generation and 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors
In 2010, the 1st generation of processors was introduced. This generation included the Core13, eight Core i5’s, and five Core i7 models. However, Intel’s second generation contains desktop processors, 29 new mobile processors; they were introduced in 2011. These processors were based on Intel’s Sandy Bridge architecture.
1st Generation Intel Core Processors
In 2010 Intel introduced their three models of Core I processor series. The Core i3 is the low end processor and the lowest. The desktop and mobile versions of these processors have dual core technology and Intel hyper-threading support. The Core i3 do not have the Intel turbo boost support. The Core i5...