Know a Core-i3

About the 2010 Intel® Core™ i3 Processor
The wait is over—now everyone can move up to smart performance. As the first level in Intel’s new processor family, the 2010 Intel® Core™ i3 processor is the perfect entry point for a fast, responsive PC experience.
Smart style starts here
Get the smart performance you need without compromising the stylish looks you want, thanks to an ultra-thin laptop powered by the 2010 Intel® Core™ i3 processor, featuring enhanced battery life and sleek design.
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology◊1
Enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. Don't let too many open applications slow you and your PC down. Get smart performance now.
Intel® HD Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics provides superb visual performance for sharper images, richer color, and life-like audio and video.◊2 Watch movies and Internet videos in high-definition, play popular game titles and get full support for Microsoft Windows* 7. It's all built in; no need for an extra add-in video card.
Connect in More Places
Access to the Internet is increasingly important, no matter where you are. When you're on the move, pairing Intel®-powered devices with wireless broadband and a tiny USB modem from your service provider enables you to connect to high-speed Internet service just about anywhereΣ without depending on WiFi hotspots. Look for embedded WiMAX capability when you’re shopping for your next PC.

Think of an Atom Processor

Intel® Atom™ Processor

Intel® Atom™ processors enable a broad range of devices including netbooks, entry-level desktops, tablets, handhelds, smartphones, consumer electronics (CE) devices, and other companion devices.¹

Today Intel Atom processors integrate features such as controllers for memory, graphics, video, and display for a host of new applications that deliver flexibility and innovation. In the future, 32nm-based System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions will provide even greater functionality and form factor options.

Intel Atom processors are optimized to enable new connected experiences with a range of capabilities³:

• A new range of power-efficient devices with excellent performance enabled by industry-leading 45nm high-k metal gate technology and soon, 32nm silicon process technology
• Highly integrated application processor that transforms everyday devices
• Smaller, more compact designs with a thermal design power (TDP) ranging from less than 1 watt to 13 watts
• Low power options in select devices enabling incredibly low idle, allowing devices to conserve energy
• Better performance and increased system responsiveness enabled by Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)²

The evolution of small

Follow the journey of the Intel Atom processor:

March 2008 Mobile Internet Devices	September 2009 Consumer Electronics	January 2010 Netbooks	May 2010 Smartphones and Tablets
The first Intel Atom processors are announced, intending to enable a new generation of powerful and energy-efficient companion devices for accessing the internet.	Intel announces the new 45nm-based Intel Atom processor CE4100 that delivers the newest SoC to a family of consumer electronics media processors designed for interactive TV.	Intel announces its latest Intel Atom processor, integrating a memory controller and graphics into the CPU, reducing power while increasing performance in smaller systems.	The latest Intel Atom processors deliver groundbreaking power reductions while maintaining performance and enable thin, innovative form factors including tablets, handhelds, and smartphones.