What is Intel Merom?

Merom is the code name for various Intel processors that are sold as Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Solo, Pentium Dual-Core and Celeron. It was the first mobile processor to be based on the Core microarchitecture, replacing the Enhanced Pentium M-based Yonah processor.

Which is better Celeron or Pentium?

Although, Celeron is a less powerful version of the Pentium, both the processors deliver performance and value at budget-friendly prices. That being said, the fastest Celeron processor operates at a clock speed of 2.8 GHz, while the fastest Pentium processor has a clock speed of 3.8 GHz.

Is an Intel Core 2 Duo an i3?

The Intel Core i3 processor is a dual core processor just like the Core 2 Duo. However, the Core i3 has a technology called ‘Hyper-Threading’ which essentially simulates two ‘virtual’ cores.

Is there a dual socket version of Merom?

Merom-L has only one processor core and a different CPUID model. The desktop version of Merom is Conroe and the dual-socket server version is Woodcrest. Merom was manufactured in a 65 nanometer process, and was succeeded by Penryn, a 45 nm version of the Merom architecture.

Which is the desktop version of Merom microprocessor?

The desktop version of Merom is Conroe and the dual-socket server version is Woodcrest. Merom was manufactured in a 65 nanometer process, and was succeeded by Penryn, a 45 nm version of the Merom architecture.

What kind of processor is Merom Core 2 Extreme?

The Core 2 Extreme Mobile processor, based on the Merom XE core, is a mobile CPU designed for laptops. It was released in two models, the X7900 and the X7800. These feature an 800 MT/s FSB.

What kind of cache does the Merom have?

The Merom die features 4 MB L2 cache, half of which is deactivated in the T5xx0 CPUs. A native 2 MB L2 version of the Merom core, called Merom-2M, was rolled out in early 2007 as a counterpart to Allendale.