Legal Notices and Important Information Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. Go to: http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number Performance results are based on certain tests measured on specific computer systems. Any difference in system hardware, software or configuration will affect actual performance. Configurations: see Appendix A. For more information go to http://www.intel.com/performance Intel® Hyper-Threading 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, visit http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology capability. 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All rights reserved. “For many, the announcement of a new Intel processor might seem like a non- event, kind of like announcing the sunrise.” Steve Kleynhans, Research VP, Gartner Client Computing Group, Sept 2010 * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Intel Confidential source “However Sandy Bridge is an important step, and likely will be one of those processors we look back on as being .” Steve Kleynhans source (emphasis added) * Intel®Other Microarchitecture names and brands codename may be claimed Sandy asBridge the property of others Intel Confidential 3 reasons you’ll love Sandy Bridge 1 It delivers on features and performance 2 You can win with this roadmap 3 It lets you branch out in many directions Intel Confidential 1 What is Sandy Bridge? • Our Intel® Core™ processor family • introduces desktop microprocessor silicon • significantly vs. previous generation (and competition) software performance • A 32nm microarchitecture 1 32nm process technology was our 2010 ‘Tick’ Intel Confidential 1 Our Tocks get people talking… 2006 - Conroe “…the - and the fastest desktop processor we've ever tested.“ AnandTech.com*, July 2006 (emphasis added) 2008 - Nehalem “Overall, the Intel Core i7 processor launch is .…Intel executed on its roadmap to near perfection...“ PCPerspective.com*, Dec 2008 (emphasis added) early Sandy Bridge press points SANDY BRIDGE to a * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Intel Confidential 1 Early press is enthusiastic… on transcoding on performance “The Sandy Bridge system , “Sandy Bridge looks to while the Core i7-based system had barely hit about the 30% mark.” regardless HotHardware.com*, September 2010 (emphasis added) of thread count.” AnandTech.com*, August 2010 (emphasis added) on gaming on competition ”The i5 2400 is now the “…will leave AMD* a clear through our WoW* on benchmark” the processor front.” AnandTech.com*, August 2010 (emphasis added) Techeye.net*, September 2010 (emphasis added) * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Intel Confidential 1 Sandy Bridge feature overview Adaptable performance Incredibly fast content Advanced Manageability when you need it creation Supports Intel® vPro and • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology • Intel® Advanced Vector • 2.0 and Intel® Hyper-Threading Extensions Intel® SIPP Technology • Breakthrough media • Increased security and data protection Turbo • Higher levels of CPU and processing for incredibly fast performance than prev gen video editing and sharing • Greater productivity Stunning visual experience Enjoy an immersive 3D • Intel® Clear Video experience on your PC Technology SANDY BRIDGE • Stereoscopic 3D Blu-ray • Liquid Smooth HD playback in full 1080p playback with visual resolution over HDMI 1.4 & quality and color fidelity SANDY BRIDGE COUGAR POINT premium audio enhancements PROCESSOR CHIPSET I/O Performance Leadership Fun gaming for everyone Energy efficient, • Significant 3D innovative designs • SATA 6 GB/s performance for • Innovative DT designs • Lower power via SATA immersive mainstream • Impressive energy-efficient Link Power Management gaming performance with new • DIrectX* 10.1, OGL 2.1 32nm micro-architecture * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Intel Confidential 1 Built-in visuals will change the game ”I'm for these low end discrete GPUs anymore.” AnandTech.com*, August 2010 (emphasis added) * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Intel Confidential 1 Built-in visual feature overview Intel® Quick Intel® InTru 3D Intel® Clear Video Intel® Advanced Intel® HD Sync Video Technology HD Technology Vector Extensions Graphics Media processing Stereoscopic 3D Visual quality Increased Significant 3D for incredibly Blu-ray* playback and color fidelity performance for performance for fast conversion experience in full enhancements demanding visual immersive of video files for HD 1080p for spectacular applications like mainstream portable media resolution over HD playback and professional gaming on a players or online HDMI 1.4 with immersive web video & image broad range of sharing 3D browsing editing titles† †Additional MS2/P1 enthusiast versions of Intel HD Graphics add capability to enhance the visual experience of mainstream games Intel Confidential Intel® Quick Sync Video 1 Makes fast work of editing and sharing videos CREATE SYNCH & EDIT & SHARE Incredibly Fast Performance High Quality Output Headroom for Multi-Tasking * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Intel Confidential ® ™ 1 Intel InTru 3D Technology Immerse yourself with full HD stereoscopic 3D viewing right on your PC Built-in Stereoscopic 3D Blu-ray* playback in full HD resolution • Passive and Active Shutter Glasses support for S3D TV’s over HDMI (V.1.4 with 3D) • Monitor and glasses must be compatible * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Intel Confidential 1 Can you see the difference? * Other names and and brands brands may may be be claimed claimed as asthe the property property of othersof others IntelIntel Confidential Confidential Intel® Clear Video HD Technology 1 View images and video as they were meant to be seen * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Intel Confidential 1 Discrete disables built-in visuals! * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Intel Confidential 1 Great gaming is included “The i5 2400 is now the through our WoW1* benchmark” AnandTech.com*, August 2010 (emphasis added) 1 World of Warcraft* * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Intel Confidential Intel® HD Graphics 1 3D Game Experience Summary World of Warcraft*: Wrath of Lich King* (FPS) Intel® HD Graphics specs Playable (30 fps) Dynamic Intel HD Graphics 3000 Execution Video Units Memory1 Intel® HD Intel HD Graphics 2000 Up to Graphics 12 3000 1.6GB Intel Core i5-661 processor Intel® HD Up to Medium Settings Higher Settings Graphics 6 2000 1.6GB Example Resolution: 1024x768 Resolution: 1210x1024 Video Quality: Fair Video Quality: Good Settings Weather Intensity: 1/4 Weather Intensity: 3/4 1 Dynamic Video Memory Technology enables up to 1.6GB of video memory. Minimum of 4GB system memory required. Performance results are based on certain tests measured on specific computer systems. Any difference in system hardware, software or configuration will affect actual performance. Configurations: see Appendix A. For more information go to http://www.intel.com/performance * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Intel Confidential 3 reasons you’ll love Sandy Bridge 1 It delivers on features and performance 2 You can win with this roadmap 3 Opportunities are far-ranging Intel Confidential 2 Sandy Bridge will bring depth & breadth vPro™ (Feb/Mar’11) (01’11) features (Q2’11) (01’11) (Feb/Mar’11) (Q2’11) Customer Range 1 All products, computer systems, dates, and figures specified are preliminary based on current expectations, and are subject to change without notice. Intel Confidential 2 Processor Transition Guidance If your customer was purchasing these …recommend the below transitions Intel® Core™ i7-875K 2nd Generation Intel Core i7-2600K and i7-870 Processors and i7-2600 Processors H57 and P57 Chipsets H67, Q67 and P67 Chipsets nd Intel Core i5-760 Processor 2 Generation Intel Core i5-2500K and i5-2500 Processors H57 and P67 Chipsets H67, Q67 and P67 Chipsets nd Intel Core i5-650 Processor 2 Generation Intel Core i5-2400 Processor H55, Q57 and P67 Chipsets H67, Q67 and P67 Chipsets Intel Core2 Quad Processor Q8400 2nd Generation Intel Core2 Duo Processor E8400 Intel Core i5-2300 Processor G41 and Q45 Chipsets H67 Chipset H61Chipset 2nd Generation Intel Core i3-530 Processor Good Intel Core2 Duo Processor E7500 Intel Core i3-2100