Intel® Core™ i5 Processor

Unleash the multimedia multitasker within

With intelligent performance that accelerates in response to demanding tasks, such as playing games and editing photos, the Intel® Core™ i5 processor moves faster when you do.

The Intel Core i5 processor automatically allocates processing power where it's needed most¹. Whether you’re creating HD video, composing digital music, editing photos, or playing the coolest PC games—with the Intel Core i5 processor you can multitask with ease and be more productive than ever.

Product information

• Intel® Core™ i5-700 and i5-600 processor series with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
• 4 processing threads
• Up to 8 MB of Intel® Smart Cache
• Intel® HD Graphics on Intel® Core™ i5-600 processor series
• 2 channels of DDR3 1333 M

  
  

  Features and benefits

  Get a major boost in PC power with the intelligent performance of the Intel® Core™ i5 processor.

  32nm dual-core processing runs two independent processor cores in one physical package at the same frequency. Available on Intel Core i5-600 processor series.
  
  
  Processor NumberCacheClock SpeedBus SpeedNumber of CoresIntel® Virtualization Technology◊Intel® 64◊Intel® Trusted Execution Technology◊Intel® HD Graphics32 nmi5-6804 MB SmartCache3.6 GHz2.5 GT/s
  Intel® Turbo Boost Technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload—more performance when you need it the most.
  Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology² delivers two processing threads per physical core for a total of four threads for massive computational throughput. This 4-way multi-task processing allows each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time. Available on Intel Core i5-600 processor series.
  Intel® HD Graphics provides superb visual performance for sharper images, richer color, and life-like video and audio. Available on Intel Core i5-600 processor series.
  Integrated memory controller enables two channels of high-speed DDR3 1333 MHz memory. This memory controller's lower latency and higher memory bandwidth delivers amazing performance for data-intensive applications.
  Intel® Smart Cache is a shared cache dynamically allocated to each processor core, based on workload. This efficient, optimized implementation increases the probability that each core can access data from the fast cache, significantly reducing latency to frequently used data and improving performance. Optimized for industry-leading multi-threaded games.
  ¹ Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a system with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software, and system configuration. For more information, 

  ² Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) requires an Intel HT Technology enabled system, check with your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used. Not available on Intel® Core™ i5-750. For more information including details on which processors support HT Technology

  
  

  
  

• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology◊¹

  Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance—that's smart performance with a speed boost. Available in select models of the Intel® Core™ i5 processor-based systems.

  Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology◊²

  Features four-way multi-task processing that allows each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. You and your PC won't be slowed down, regardless of how many applications you have open at once.

  Intel® HD Graphics◊³,◊⁴

  Intel® HD Graphics provides superb visual performance for sharper images, richer color, and life-like audio and video.◊³,◊⁴ 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.

  Smarter, faster, and now thinner

  With an ultra-thin laptop powered by the Intel® Core™ i5 processor, you’ll boost your performance AND your style. With enhanced battery life and an ultra-sleek design, it’s smart computing that looks as good as it performs.