• Computer processors change regularly. Intel leads the race in computer processor technology and has numerous processors from which to choose. Which processor suits the consumer's needs depends on the kind of use expected from the computer. Intel's lines of processors cover the needs of the serious gamer, creative video enthusiast, the multi-tasking desktop guru and the social networking information provider.
  
  

i7 Family

• The i7 Extreme boasts clock speeds of 2.00 gigahertz (Ghz) to 3.20 Ghz with turbo boost for laptops and 3.20Ghz to 3.30 Ghz for desktops. The standard i7 processor for desktops comes in at speeds of 3.20 Ghz to 3.46 Ghz (i7-960), 3.06 Ghz to 3.33 Ghz (i7-950), 2.66 Ghz to 2.93 Ghz (i7-920), 2.93 Ghz to 3.60 Ghz (i7-870) and 2.80Ghz to 3.46 Ghz (i7-860). Laptops come in a 1.73 Ghz to 3.06 Ghz model (i7-820QM) and a 1.60 Ghz to 2.80 Ghz model (i7-720QM).
  
  

i5 Processor

• The Intel i5-750 processor boasts a clock speed of 2.66 Ghz to 3.20 Ghz using turbo boost. The i5 processor does not come available in a series, but as just a single chipset. For use with desktop PCs only, the i5 design accelerates during peak demand times.
  
  

Pentium Family

• Intel makes Pentium processors available in eight standard voltage/clock speed/front bus configurations for laptops including two separate 2.00 Ghz models (T4200/T3200), a 1.60 Ghz model (T2330), a 1.46 Ghz model (T2310), a 1.86 Ghz model (T2130), two separate 1.73 Ghz models (T2080/T2370), and a 1.60 Ghz model (T2060). In addition the processor comes in two ultra-low voltage processors---one single core (SU4100) and one dual core (SU2700) both clocking in at 1.30 Ghz. The processor comes available for desktops in a 2.93 Ghz model (E6500), a 2.7 Ghz model (E5400), a 2.60 Ghz model (E5300), a 2.20 Ghz model (E2200), a 2.0 Ghz model (E2180), a 1.80 Ghz model (E2160 and a 1.60 Ghz model (E2140).
  
  

Centrino 2 Processor

• Centrino 2 processors provide long battery life and faster broadband connectivity. A Centrino 2 processor consists of either an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or an Intel Core 2 Quad processor. Intel makes this family of processors available for laptops only.
  
  

Celeron Family

• The Celeron processor family remains an inexpensive, reliable processor line. Designed for everyday use (email, surfing the web and homework) Celeron processors fit desktop and laptop computers. For laptop use, the company makes 12 standard voltage processors ranging in speeds from 1.66 Ghz to 2.26 Ghz, plus three ultra-low voltage models in 1.2 Ghz (two models) and 1.3 Ghz speeds. Desktop models come in 7 clock speeds ranging from 2.4 Ghz to 1.60 Ghz.
  
  

Core 2 Family

• The Intel Core 2 processor family comes available in laptop and desktop versions. The Core 2 family powers the Intel Centrino line of processors. The Core 2 lineup consists of 57 different processors for laptops ranging from 3.06 Ghz to 1.06 Ghz and 23 different configurations for desktop PCs ranging from 3.20 Ghz to 2.33 Ghz.