Explain "Generations" & i3, i5, i7

[Pjofsc]

I'm looking to buy a new PC. I don't understand the Core numbers and generations. Is there a place I can view it an Average Jane Senior age can grasp?

 

[AuthorFilms Studios]

The Intel i3, i5 and i7 are all the latest processors (6th generation). Here is what each one is for:

Intel Core i3 -
The i3 is for everyday users who just want to browse the web and play music, edit Word documents and basic everyday tasks.

Intel Core i5 (Reccomended) -
The i5 can do everyday tasks like a breeze and can multitask, play games and do difficult intensive tasks (like editing photos in Photoshop)

Intel Core i7 -
The i7 is for people who want full power over everything. You can do all of the above super-speedy. Play intensive games, do video editing and max out your computer.

Which one should I get?
If you want to have a computer for everyday work but still be able to do intensive tasks if you needed to, I would reccomend going with an i5 computer. If you want a powerful computer, go with an i7 computer. I would not reccomend the i3 to people as it is very limited to tasks.