Intel® Core™ Duo Processors

The Intel® Core™ Duo processors are members of Intel's growing product line of multi-core processors. These dual-core processors combine the benefits of two high-performance execution cores with intelligent power management features to deliver significantly greater performance-per-watt over previous Intel® processors. Intel's 65nm process technology makes it possible to integrate two cores, along with many advanced features, in one physical package. Intel Core Duo processors meet the needs of a wide range of low-power embedded applications such as interactive clients and industrial automation equipment. While incorporating advanced processor technology, they remain software-compatible with previous 32-bit Intel® architecture processors. Product highlights Two complete execution cores in one processor package provide advancements in simultaneous computing such as multi-threaded applications and multi-tasking environments. Dual-core processing efficiently delivers performance while balancing power requirements. Two execution cores share a high-performance, power-optimized 667 MHz front-side bus to access the same system memory. To save power, address and data buffers are turned off when there is no activity. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology allows a system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, decreasing average power consumption and average heat production. Intel® Smart Cache Design allows two execution cores to share 2 MB of L2 cache, reducing FSB traffic and enhancing system responsiveness. Fully code compatible with existing Intel Architecture-based 32-bit application software.