From the moment you decide that your current Intel processor just isn’t up to par and start investigating an upgrade to your current laptop or desktop, you’re often bombarded with technical jargon.

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Intel’s first Core processors made their debut in 2006. At this point, children born in the same year are almost old enough to drink. Over a dozen generations of Intel Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 ...

Fancy, expensive processors are fun, but for most people who just want to build a decent middle-of-the-road PC for gaming (and anything else), the best advice is usually to buy a Core i5 or Ryzen 5 ...

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Spot-checking a system like the Lenovo Yoga 2 11, you'll find a Core i5-4202Y-equipped configuration about $100 more expensive than a similarly equipped Core i3-4012Y system. Core Confusion For the ...

* These CPUs are also available as an “F” variant. That means they ship with no onboard graphics. All other specifications are identical to the original version. ** All prices for major CPUs were ...