Help Me Choose: Intel® Processor
• The processor is the engine behind your computer processing critical information and instructions
• The speed at which your system runs programs, loads pages and downloads files depends in part on the processor. Bandwidth, clock speed and the number of cores in the processor all help determine processor performance.
What is the difference among Intel® 8th, 7th and 6th Generation Core™ processor?
The Intel Core processor family spans several generations of processor upgrades. There are 3 basic family generations of note. Usually the greater the number, the later the generation. For example, 8th gen is newer than 7th gen and 6th gen. These correspond to improvements in process technology and features to allow for more sophisticated applications such as virtual reality, gamingand office productivity.
What is the difference among Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5and Intel® Core™ i7 processor?
The Intel Core processor family contains Intel's most feature rich, highest-performanceprocessors for business and consumers. There are three levels of Intel Core processors represented by i3, i5 and i7. The difference between these levels is features (or amount of a particular feature such as amount of cache) present in the processor. The Intel Core i7 processor is the most feature rich , the Intel Core i3 processor the least.
What is an 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processor with Radeon™ RX Vega M graphics?
Thequad core 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processor with Radeon™ RX Vega M graphics has 4GB of dedicated High Bandwidth Memory for graphics. This is Intel’s first processor ever packaged with discrete graphics for the next level of processing and performance designed for small, thin and light computers. Great performance is now available in an impossibly thin 2-in-1 design with the XPS 15 2-in-1. So whether creating, editing or viewing 4K content, mega tasking while playing your favorite game, the 8th Gen Intel® Core™ mobile processor with Radeon™ RX Vega M graphics delivers balanced performance to experience what’s coming next at home or on the go.
What about Security?
The 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processor has built-in security that adds a layer of protection to make password logins, browsing, and online payments safe and simple. Don’t gamble on old computers with your data, reduce worry with automatic protection.
With an 8th GenIntel ® Core™ processor in a new computer has precise facial, voice, and fingerprint recognition. You can log on with just a look, your voice, or your finger print – it’s rock-solid security, hassle-free, and saves time.
• Lower the risk of identity and credit card theft with fingerprint recognition.
• Quick, secure checkout with a swipe of a finger makes online shopping a cinch.
Strong security against identity theft and fraud
An automatic second layer of protection built into your new computer’s hardware gives you peace of mind to help keep your information safe without slowing you down.
Store passwords, personal information, and auto-fill information with one master password that is protected by security built into the computer.
Simple and carefree browsing without the hassle of remembering passwords.
• The speed at which your system runs programs, loads pages and downloads files depends in part on the processor. Bandwidth, clock speed and the number of cores in the processor all help determine processor performance.
What is the difference among Intel® 8th, 7th and 6th Generation Core™ processor?
The Intel Core processor family spans several generations of processor upgrades. There are 3 basic family generations of note. Usually the greater the number, the later the generation. For example, 8th gen is newer than 7th gen and 6th gen. These correspond to improvements in process technology and features to allow for more sophisticated applications such as virtual reality, gaming
What is the difference among Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5
The Intel Core processor family contains Intel's most feature rich, highest-performance
What is an 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processor with Radeon™ RX Vega M graphics?
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What about Security?
The 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processor has built-in security that adds a layer of protection to make password logins, browsing, and online payments safe and simple. Don’t gamble on old computers with your data, reduce worry with automatic protection.
With an 8th Gen
• Lower the risk of identity and credit card theft with fingerprint recognition.
• Quick, secure checkout with a swipe of a finger makes online shopping a cinch.
Strong security against identity theft and fraud
An automatic second layer of protection built into your new computer’s hardware gives you peace of mind to help keep your information safe without slowing you down.
Store passwords, personal information, and auto-fill information with one master password that is protected by security built into the computer.
Simple and carefree browsing without the hassle of remembering passwords.
Intel Generations - In general terms, performance is increased as new generations are released. If you bought your computer more than a handful of years ago, you’re missing more than you know.
Dell PCs powered by an Intel® Core™ processors are designed for creative professionals and enthusiasts (photo, movie, design) to help cut costs and increase efficiency by taking advantage of intelligent performance and unique hardware-assisted security and manageability features.
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Intel Generations Highlights
Dell PCs powered by an Intel® Core™ processors are designed for creative professionals and enthusiasts (photo, movie, design) to help cut costs and increase efficiency by taking advantage of intelligent performance and unique hardware-assisted security and manageability features.
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High definition gaming, video editing, and documentation creation. | AAA Gaming and Development Amazing mobile performance, uncompromising gaming | Home and Workplace Business and/or home-related computer tasks: gaming, video editing, document creation, internet browsing, and watching videos. | Everyday Tasks Business and/or home-related computer tasks: document creation, internet browsing, and watching videos. | Budget Conscious Value-priced for home-related tasks: internet browsing and watching videos. | On-the-Go Mobility Small device size: internet browsing and watching videos. | Built for Business Business power-user: video editing, document creation, internet browsing, and watching videos. | |
Cores | Up to 18 | Up to 8 | Up to 8 | Up to 6 | Up to 4 | Up to 2 | Up to 6 |
Cache Size | Up to 25 MB | Up to 16 MB | Up to 12 MB | Up to 9 MB | Up to 8 MB | Up to 4 MB | Up to 12 MB |
Systems Types | Desktops | Desktops | Desktops | Desktops | Desktops | Desktops | |
Laptops | Laptops | Laptops | Laptops | Laptops | Laptops | ||
All-in-Ones | All-in-Ones | All-in-Ones | All-in-Ones | ||||
2-in-1s | 2-in-1s | 2-in-1s | 2-in-1s | 2-in-1s |
Intel Generations Highlights
8th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor: Introducing Intel’s new 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processor, designed to help you and your computer keep pace with the digital world. A new computer with an 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processor delivers a big jump in performance compared to the previous generation, allowing you to get things done fast and easy. | Instant gratification: Enjoy fast, easy, enjoyable completion of tasks.
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7th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor: Delivering real-life productivity, creativity, and big-screen entertainment like never before. |
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6th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor: Built to outperform. |
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