The Centrino Duo Processor, also known as the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, is a microprocessor designed by Intel in 2006. The processor was developed specifically for notebook computers. The processor offers a number of advantages compared to other Intel products. More specifically, Intel states that the processor was designed to provide the longest possible battery life by saving the power the processor consumes. According to Intel, the Centrino Duo Processor also delivers faster multimedia and wireless performance.
Silicon Technology
The Centrino Duo Processor uses 45 nm high-k (Hi-k) metal gate silicon technology. This allows it to have roughly double the number of transistors than the processors than use the 65 nm technology. The more transistors a processor has, the higher its processing power.
Cache
The Centrino Duo Processor is equipped with the Intel Advanced Smart Cache. The cache can store up to 6 megabytes of temporary data, allowing the two cores of the processor to work faster. In addition, the cache allows both cores to access the full L2 memory area and allows shared data to be accessed from the same cache, thus minimizing bus traffic.
No Lead
The Centrino Duo Processor doesn't contain any lead. Lead is a toxic material that can damage the environment and have a negative impact on human health.
Intel Deep Power Down Technology
When the processor is idle, it switches to a low power state based on Intel Deep Power Down Technology. Reduced power consumption allows the computer to work unplugged longer and helps the environment by conserving natural resources.
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