Intel and AMD Guide

Intel® and AMD® processor guide — Choose the processor that's right for you

Intel® mobile processors

Whether you’re a basic user sending email or an extreme gamer immersed in intense online action, great mobile computing starts with an Intel processor inside. From the reliability of Celeron® to the high performance, great battery life and advanced connectivity of Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, Intel’s processors give you the freedom to do everything while you go almost anywhere.

Intel® Core™2 Extreme
Game on the edge with the ultimate mobile performance.

Conquer the world of extreme gaming and digital media with the untouchable multi-core speed and otherworldly graphics performance of the Intel® Core™2 Extreme mobile processor.

Perfect for:

Extreme gaming and 3D gaming

Video editing

Retouching photos

Handling multiple and highly-threaded applications at the same time

Multitasking

Intel® Centrino® 2
A new breakthrough in laptop performance.

Experience a new breakthrough in mobile performance with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, Intel’s best-performing laptop technology. Get blazing performance on-the-go with faster multitasking, the highest-available WiFi bandwidth and a design that enables the longest possible battery life.

Perfect for:

Synching and streaming music and video

Creating and watching HD videos

Recording TV or HDTV

Advanced photo editing

Casual and online gaming

Intel® Centrino®
Go mobile without limits.

Push the limits of mobile computing with the blazing performance, great battery life and go-anywhere wireless connectivity of Intel® Centrino® processor technology. Integrated wireless capabilities provide flexible connectivity options that let you use thousands of public Wi-Fi networks.

Perfect for:

Browsing the internet thanks to its Improved battery life

Downloading pictures and sharing them online

Downloading music and burning CDs

Connecting to the latest social media sites

Staying in touch with friends and family via email

Intel® Core™2 Quad
Experience the mobile quantum leap.

Get speed to burn through digital media, content creation, and 3D gaming on-the-go with the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor.

Perfect for:

Multitasking

HD video encoding

Photo editing

Online publishing

Downloading large files

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo
Laptop freedom starts here.

Take the next step toward true laptop freedom with the energy-efficient performance of the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor. Get the power to multitask demanding applications whether you’re at home, in the office, or on-the-go.

Perfect for:

Running multiple applications at the same time

Saving, sharing and editing your favorite photos

Editing movies or music

Browsing the internet on the go thanks to its improved battery life

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor with vPro™ technology
Proactive security for the active workforce.

Laptops with Intel® vPro™ technology combine high-end performance with industry-leading security and remote manageability features integrated right onto the chip. Reduce desk-side visits and get time back for more important IT challenges.

Perfect for:

Browsing the internet on the go thanks to its improved battery life

Running intense applications at the same time

Configuring, monitoring and diagnosing your PC remotely

Intel® Pentium®
Do more with everyday mobile computing.

Do extraordinary things with everyday computing when you enjoy your favorite music, photo and office applications with a laptop running the Intel® Pentium® processor.

Perfect for:

Staying in touch with friends an family via emails

Downloading music

Sharing pictures online

Intel® Celeron
Exceptional value, reliable Intel® performance.

Get more out of everyday computing with the value, reliability and proven functionality of a laptop running an Intel® Celeron® processor.

Perfect for:

Browsing the Internet

Creating documents

Doing homework

Emailing friends and family

AMD® mobile processors

AMD’s line of processors allow you to handle simple day to day activities such as sending and receiving emails or browsing the web. But they can also help you handle more intense applications such as HD video editing or extreme gaming. Which ever one you choose, AMD processors give you the freedom to do it all from virtually anywhere.

AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor with ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD
Premium Graphics
The ultimate Visual experience™ for digital media creation and 3D gaming.

Get the power you need while setting new standards for visual computing on-the-go. Redefine the way you play and take HD gaming to the extreme with best-in-class performance.

Perfect for:

Next-generation 3D gaming

Full HD 1080p playback of high-definition content

Crisp, vivid HD images

Transfer photos, videos and music faster

AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Ultra Dual-Core
Mobile Processor
Enhanced processing and memory capabilities for the power to do more, faster.

Do everything you want to do, for longer. Our laptops featuring this processor extend your entertainment experience and let you do more in less time.

Perfect for:

Serious multi-tasking performance for digital content creation

Exceptional battery life

Full 1080p HD playback capability for high-definition content

AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor
The performance you need for multitasking while enjoying long battery life.

Our laptops with this processor deliver next-generation mobile performance for photos, music, and 1080p HD playback on the go with extended battery life.

Perfect for:

Next-generation performance and mobility

Long battery life

Life-like visual effects

AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core processor
The affordable dual-core processor that offers true multi-tasking performance.

Connect with leading-edge wireless compatibility and enjoy true multi-tasking (surf the web, check e-mail and edit digital photos) while on-the-go.

Perfect for:

True multi-tasking capabilities

Leading-edge wireless technologies for fast Internet downloads

To edit digital photos

Stay connected via emails or simply surfing the web

AMD Sempron™
Affordable performance for everyday computing.

Get to fun, faster, with a system that boots and loads applications quickly and easily. Enjoy reliable, responsive performance on thousands of software applications—including those that let you communicate with family and friends.

Perfect for:

Stay connected via emails

Surf the web while on the go

Upload pictures

Listen to your music