Intel Next-Gen Sandy Bridge Microprocessor

The next-generation Intel® microarchitecture codename Sandy Bridge is an incredible leap in processor integration and manufacturing. Introduced in the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family, some of the highlights of this new microarchitecture include:

• Manufactured entirely on Intel® 32nm process technology, delivering yet another leap in performance and energy efficiency beyond previous generation process technologies.
• All cores plus graphics are integrated on a single chip, enabling new levels of visual experiences on a PC.
• Even more performance boost when you need it with Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0.
• Yet another step in increased efficiency by intelligently matching performance to workloads, while optimizing power efficiency across cores and graphics engine.

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