Is intel core 2 dual also called i3

[kkatochgm9]

[strike]is itel 2nd generation core 2 dual processors also called i3[/strike]

 

[nikorr]

Do u mean Core 2 Duo?

No, they aren't.

 

[nikorr]

Enhanced Pentium M based
Core Duo
Core Solo

64-bit Core microarchitecture based
Core 2 Solo
Core 2 Duo
Core 2 Quad
Core 2 Extreme

Nehalem microarchitecture based
Core i3
Core i5
Core i7

Sandy Bridge microarchitecture based
Core i3
Core i5
Core i7

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core

 

[samuelspark]

It's the second generation of i3 CPU's that are sandy bridge but core 2 duo are definitely not sandy bridge but yorkfield. :/