Intel® processors are among the best you can buy – but which is best for you?

Picking a processor is one of the tougher choices you’ll make when buying a desktop PC or laptop. A processor is like a computer’s brain – and Intel® makes most of the CPUs on the market, but which is the best Intel processor for you? Here’s what you need to know about choosing the right Intel® processor.

CPU's	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™
Checking mail, web browsing and apps	YES	YES	YES
Listening to music and creating playlists	YES	YES	YES
Watching movies and web videos	YES	YES	YES
Light, gaming, handling day-to-day tasks		YES	YES
Multi-player and intense gaming			YES
Creating and sharing HD videos			YES

Intel® Celeron® processors

Great entry-level options for buyers who need basic functionality at an affordable price.

Intel® Celeron® processors include integrated graphics and offer reliable PC performance for entry-level tasks such as web browsing, social networking and HD video playback.

• Dependable power for smooth-running apps, email and web browsing
• Quick start up times for less waiting and more doing
• Crystal-clear HD movies and web videos
• Optimised for longer battery life

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Intel® Pentium® processors

Reliable performance for common applications so you can chat, shop, or surf in style

Intel® Pentium® processors supply brilliant PC performance with integrated graphics, making them ideal for web browsing, creating documents, HD video playback and keeping in touch with friends and family.

• Reliable power for smooth-running apps and light gaming
• Crystal-clear HD movies and web videos with Intel HD graphics
• Effortlessly multi-task between multiple applications
• Optimised for longer battery life

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Intel® Atom® processors

Advanced processing capabilities combined with ultra-thin and lightweight design

Intel® Atom® processors are compact and efficient in order to enable long battery lives, lightning-fast web browsing and app loading in tablets and smartphones.

• Lightning-fast, reliable performance
• Intel HD graphics for crystal-clear visuals and videos
• Smooth-running apps, games, music and HD movies
• Long-lasting battery life for work and play on the go

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Intel® Core™ i3 processors

Powerful performance and seamless computing for your everyday tasks

Intel® Core™ i3 processors are ideal for quick and reliable home computing, delivering smooth visuals, great battery life and built-in security features. With Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, you’ll be able to multitask between multiple applications with ease.

• Lifelike 3D gaming and movies with ultra-sharp HD graphics
• Effortlessly multi-task between multiple applications
• Automatically updates email and social media networks even in sleep mode
• Optimised for longer battery life

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Intel® Core™ i5 processors

Spend more time doing and less time waiting with added for busy multi-taskers

Intel® Core™ i5 processors raise the bar, providing fast and responsive performance for everyday use with stunning visuals and built-in security. With Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, your device will automatically inject a burst of speed when you need it.

• Get extra speed when needed with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
• Enjoy lifelike 3D gaming and movies with ultra-sharp HD graphics
• Boot up quicker and resume from sleep in seconds with Intel® Rapid Start Technology
• Optimised for longer battery life

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Intel® Core™ i7 processors

Equipped with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 for heavy-duty creative work and gaming

Intel® Core™ i7 processors provide significant performance enhancements, including superior graphics, battery life and security for an outstanding computing experience.

• Intel® Core™ i7 devices deliver top-of-the-line performance for your most demanding tasks.
• Get extra speed when needed with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
• Enjoy lifelike 3D gaming and movies with ultra-sharp HD graphics
• Effortlessly multi-task between multiple applications
• Boot up quicker and resume from sleep in seconds with Intel Rapid Start Technology

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Source: RECOMPUTE