1.0 Introduction

Nowadays the Intel I-Core processor is very popular and mainstream in the market. Besides that, many personal computers or laptop owned nowadays use this I-Core processors. There are three types of I-Core Processor: i3 Processor , i5 Processor and i7 Processor.

The aim of my research is to compare the performance, pricing, history, special recommendations, features of all three I-Core processors which one is the best and reliable.

In this report also represent my opinions and i’m going to recommend the best I-Core Processor out of the three processors.

2.0 Executive Summary

The reason i do this report is to tell about the comparison about the performance, pricing, history of the 4th Generation of I-Core Processor. Since nowadays many people especially teenagers nowadays are using the I-Core Processor.

I think that this report will help those people that is looking for a new laptop or buying the processor of the computer because my report clearly stated the weakness and the strongpoint of each features and specification of the I-Core Processors.

Besides that, the report can also act as a “sales kit” to tell that the customer which one is the most suitable I-Core processor to buy or to recommend.

2.0 Performances

2.1 Intel i3 Core Processor

The Intel Core i3 Processor is the new face of the Intel Core generation performance processor, follow up by the Core-2 version.

The technology behind Core i3 processors includes dual core base, hyper threading support, and visualization. (Kishore 2010, 1st paragraph). They inherit and they fully support the 64-bit version of any Windows like Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8. Core i3 have to been said have the availability to perform likely to Core 2 Quad Processors. It will have the same performance speed with the Core 2 Quad Processor.

If you use your personal computer for the simple tasks such as word processing, email, surfing the web, etc. A Core i3 processor is more than enough to handle all of that with ease. A core i3 processor is a solid, affordable choice for the heavy majority of people. Suits you.

And if anybody ask that is i3-Core fast for me? I will answer him that i3 is a zippy dual core processor suitable for any easy tasks and even for gaming itself. Due to Intel’s micro-architecture compared to the AMD processors, the i3 processor is known to be the low-end and basic demanding processors. (play_festivity 2011, 4th paragraph). Besides that, it also have the hyper-threading and if you use the computer intensive software is multi-threaded.. You can take the benefits of the 4 threads that a Dual Core i3 can process.

For the gamers, the i3 is the equivalent of an Intel Celeron or the Mobile processor. It has a cut down BUS speed, smaller cache, and it's only a dual core instead of a quad. It's alright, but if you're upgrading your computer, it'll be out of date in too short a time to make it worthwhile. (Skorpyo 2011, 7th paragraph) I3 Processor is suitable for low-end users and softwares.

2.2 Intel i5 Core Processor
The first Core i5 using the Nehalem micro-architecture was introduced on September 8, 2009, as a mainstream variant of the earlier Core i7, the Lynnfield core.(Intel 2010, 1st paragraph) i5 processors will give you a noticeable difference in speed, depending on what type of applications that you run. (Kishore 2010, 2nd paragraph)
Technically, Core i5 processors are marketed a bit differently. There are two main types of Core i5 Processors, dual core, and quad core. Dual core i5 processors have 32nm technology, hyper threading support, virtualization support, and Turbo Boost technology. Quad core i5 processors have 45nm technology, virtualization support and Turbo Boost technology, but do not have hyper threading support. (Kishore 2010, 2nd paragraph)
I5 Processors are really good for gaming. And it is depends on the software or game that you run. In heavily multi-threaded applications such as video encoding, the lack of Hyper-Threading hurts performance by as much as 20 per cent. I5 Processor is a good to go processor but still lacking what I7 have. ( Lloyd 2009, 3rd paragraph)

2.3 Intel i7 Core Processor
Intel Core i7 as an Intel brand name applies to several families of desktop and laptop 64-bit x86-64 processors using the Nehalem microarchitectures. (Intel 2010, 1st paragraph) The Core i7 brand targets the business and high-end consumer markets for both desktop and laptop computers.
The difference between i5 processor and i7 processor is they have different kind of microprocessors, and each of its processor varies from one another as much from the processors. I5 processors are mid-level offering, but i7 is more highly aimed at professionals and skillful programmers. The i7 have 4 to 7 cores inside.
We'll see big performance jumps from having all four cores inside the i7 Processor and the memory controller all on the same physical. Plus there's a new interface called Quickpath which replaces the old Front-Side Bus, so only new motherboards designed for Core i7 CPUs can use them. (Proto 2008, 9th paragraph)
If you want to add more in gaming, you should try the latest Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition. It has Vibrant Visuals that you can experience 3D graphics alongside with your game. (Intel 2014, 2nd paragraph) Besides that, it also has high-speed multi-tasking that boost an extra speed on your latest game title and other apps with Hyper-threading.

3.0 Pricing
3.1 Intel i3 Core Processor
The pricing of the Intel i3 processor may be a little expensive because speed isn't just measured in the clock speed. AMD CPU’s have much higher clocks, around 4GHz, and still perform worse than Intel's. (Unknown Author 2013, 2nd paragraph)Intel chips are faster and more efficient because of their architecture, general rule is, the higher the price tag the faster it is.
Here is the price of different i3 Processors in Malaysia: Figure 1.0 (Lelong 2014) (Please refer to the appendix)
Title Price/Shipping
Intel Processor Socket 1150
Core i3(i3-4130) RM 362.00
(+Ship RM7.20)

Intel Processor Socket 1155 Core i3 (i3-3240) 3.4GHz RM360.00
(+ Ship RM6.60)
Intel Processor S1150 Core
I3-4150 3.5GHz RM366.00
(+ Ship RM6.60)
Intel Processor S1150 Core
I3-4350 3.6GHz RM473.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Processor S1150 Core
I3-4360 3.7GHz RM513.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Processor Socket 1150
Core i3-4330 3.5GHz RM462.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Processor S1150 Core
I3-4350 3.6GHz RM473.00
(+Ship RM 6.60)
Intel Processor S1155 Core
I3-3240 3.4GHz RM360.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Processor S1150 Core
I3-4360 3.7GHz RM513.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Processor S1155 Core
I3-3220 3.30 GHz RM353.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Processor S1150 Core
I3-3140 3.40 GHz RM362.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Processor S1150 Core
I3-4150 3.5GHz RM366.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Processor Socket 1150
Core i3-4330 3.5GHz RM462.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Core i3-3240 3.40GHz
Socket 1155 Processor RM364.00
(+Ship RM8)
Intel Core I3-4330 3.5GHz
Socket 1150 Processor RM465.00
(+Ship RM8)
Intel Core 13-4130 3.40GHz
Socket 1150 Processor RM365.00
(+Ship RM8)
Intel Core 13-4350 LGA1150
Processor 3.6GHz 4MB RM479.00
(+Ship RM8) 3.2 Intel i5 Core Processor
The reason Intel Core processors are very expensive is because of their good processing power, their processing power is better than AMD. But Intel’s CPU have built in graphics card like Intel HD graphics which are worse that AMD built in graphics in their CPU called APU.
Here is the price of different i5 Processors in Malaysia: Figure 1.1 (Lelong 2014) (Please refer to the appendix)
Title Price/Shipping
Intel Core i5 4670K 3.4GHz
6M Cache Socket LGA1150 Processor RM815.00
(+Ship RM8)
Intel Core i5 4670K 3.4GHz
Socket 1150 Processor RM769.00
(+Ship RM8)
Intel Core i5 3570K 3.4GHz
6M Cache Socket LGA1155 Processor RM767.00
(+Ship RM8)
Intel Core i5 3450K 3.10GHz
6M Cache Socket LGA1155 Processor RM579.00
(+Ship RM8)
Intel Core i5 4440K 3.01GHz
6M Cache Socket LGA1150 Processor RM615.00
(+Ship RM8)
Intel Core i5 4440K 3.1GHz Socket LGA1150 Processor RM584.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz
Socket 1150 Processor RM698.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz
Socket 1150 Processor RM603.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz
Socket 1150 Processor RM706.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Core i5-4460 3.4GHz
Socket 1150 Processor RM585.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz
Socket 1150 Processor RM636.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Core i5 3470K 3.2GHz
Socket LGA1155 Processor RM603.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz
6M Cache Socket LGA1150 Processor RM768.00
(+Ship RM7)
Intel Core i5-4570K 3.6GHz
6M Cache Socket LGA1150 Processor RM640.00
(+Ship RM7)
Intel Core i5 661 3.33GHz
1156 CPU Processor(limited) RM350.00
(+Ship RM7)
Intel Core i5 2430M 2.4GHz
Turbo Req 3.0GHz Mobile Processor RM260.00
(+Ship RM7)
Intel Core i5-3330 3GHz
Socket 1155 Processor RM559.00
(+Ship RM7)
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.8GHz
6M Cache Socket LGA1150 Processor RM799.00
(+Ship RM0.00)
Intel Core i5-4670 3.8GHz
LGA1150 Processor RM739.00
(+Ship RM0.00) 3.3 Intel i7 Core Processor
Intel i7 Core is the most expensive out of the three I-Core Processors. Because i7 have a brand new socket invented by themselves. In addition, Intel didn’t let NVIDIA make it’s own core i7 chipset. Furthermore, Core i7 is meant to be a high end, uber performance enthusiast platform, not something for every average computer users.
Here is the price of different i7 Processors in Malaysia: Figure 1.2[Lelong 2014](Please refer to the appendix)
Title Price/Shipping
Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge
3.5GHz LGA1155 77W Quad-Core 8M Cache RM1,130.00
(+Ship RM10.00)
Intel i7-3610QM Processor
6M Cache 3.30GHz RM999.00
(Premium)
Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz
Socket 1150 Processor RM1,100.00
(+Ship RM8)

Intel I-Core i7-3770 3.4GHz 8MB Socket LGA1155 Processor RM1,009.00
(+Ship RM8)
Intel Core i7 4960X
3.6GHz Socket 2011 Processor RM3,369.00
(+Ship RM8)
Intel Core i7-4770
3.40GHz Socket 1150 Processor RM979.00
(+Ship RM8)
Intel Core i7-3820 Processor
3.6GHz 10MB Cache LGA2011 RM999.00
(+Ship RM6)
Intel Processor Socket 2011
Core i7-4960X 3.6GHz RM3,346.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel I7 Core Processor
S1150 4770K 3.5GHz RM1096.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Processor Socket 2011
Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz RM1053.00
(+Ship RM6.60)
Intel Core i7-2600K
Processor 8M Cache, up to 3.8GHz RM750.00
(+Ship RM10.00)
Intel Processor S1150
Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz RM1,096.00
(+Ship RM8.00)

4.0 History
4.1 History of Intel
Let’s move back to the history of the first Intel Innovation. (Intel 2014, 1st paragraph)Venture capitalist Arthur Rock contribute $10,000 and raises an additional $2.5 million by selling convertible debentures.Rock is named chairman of the new company - Intel.
In 1970 , they gain the first property in Santa Clara , California. Then, Intel launches a memory systems business with the 1103-based MU-10 board product. Besides, Intel launches the 1103 DRAM , which will usurp core memory as the industry standard technology for computer memory.
5 years later, Intel launches ICE-80, the worlds’s first in-circuit emulator, the Intellec Model 800 and a disk system. In 1976 , they invented their world’s first single board computer and the world’s first micro-controller. In 1980, they introduces the 8051 and 8571 micro-controllers which came become the world’s best-selling.
After become the world’s number 1 computer company, they began to move their business into Japan. In 1987, they began their 2nd generation supercomputer and the Intel foundation was established. Two years later, Intel launches the Intel i860 Processor , the first commercial processor that contains 1 million transistors.
In 1991, Intel become the largest semiconductor company and they introduce its first Over Drive processors. One year later, the Intel introduces its Pentium Processor and lastly the Pentium Pro. They roll out their workstations and server markets and they introduce the Core Processor which we are talking about now.

4.2 Intel I3 Core Processor
The Intel Core i3 Processor is launched on January 7th 2010. It has three variants. The 530 variant runs the 2.93GHz Hyper-Threading, 540 variant runs the 3.06 Hyper-Threading while the 550 runs the 3.2 GHz Hyper-Threading.(Alqrainy 2011,1st paragraph)
The first Nehalem based i3 Core was Clarkdale-based, with an integrated GPU and two cores.
(Himanshu 2014, 1st paragraph) Figure 1.3 i3 Core Processor Figure 1.4 Transistors in i3

4.3 Intel i5 Core Processor
The first core i5 was introduced on September 8th 2009. (Himanshu 2014, 1st paragraph) It has four variants 650 or 655K that runs the 3.2GHz Hyper-Threading Turbo Boost. Variant 660 and 661 runs the 3.33GHz Hyper-Threading Turbo Boost, variant 670 runs the 3.46GHz Hyper-Threading Turbo Boost while the 680 runs the 3.6GHz Hyper-Threading Turbo Boost.
It has three different caches
I) 64KB L1 Cache
II) 512KB L2 Cache
III) 4 MB L3 Cache Figure 1.5 i5 Core Processor Figure 1.6 Transistors

4.4 Intel i7 Core Processor
You never know that the Intel Core i7 Processor introduce in back 2008 but it was actually released in January 2011 with a line of Sandy Bridge under the core i7 brand. (Alqrainy 2011,1st paragraph)
It has the variant 940XM Extreme Edition that runs 2.13GHz or 3.20GHz Turbo Boost that contains 8MB , L3 , TDP 55W.
Here is the five type of variants :
I) 920XM Extreme Edition - 2.0GHz or 3.20GHz Turbo Boost
II) 840 QM - 1.86GHz or 3.20GHz Turbo Boost
III) 820 QM - 1.73GHz or 3.06GHz Turbo Boost
IV) 740QM - 1.73GHz or 2.93GHz Turbo Boost
V) 720QM - 1.60GHz or 2.80GHz Turbo Boost Figure 1.7 i7 Core Processor Figure 1.8 Transistor

5.0 Features
5.1 Intel i3 Core Processor
I3 Processor has an amazing performance and stunning visuals starts here. Besides that, it also has a longer battery life and it build-in security for deeper protection. I3 Processor can also perform multi-tasking from Intel Hyper-Threading. You can also experience your movies, photos, and games smoothly and seamlessly with a suite of built-in-visual enhancements and no extra hardware is required.(Intel 2014, 2nd paragraph)
It is an entry level processor and contains 2-4 cores and 4 threads, 3-4 caches and 32nm Silicon because it has less heat and energy. (Unknown Author 2011, 1st paragraph)

5.2 Intel i5 Core Processor
I5 Processor has an amazing performance and have stunning visuals with a boost. It has a rich visuals plus an automatic burst of speed when you need it. The I5 Processor also delivers an amazing performance , stunning visuals, and built-in-security for a deeper protection. (Intel 2014, 1st paragraph)
It has Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, you can also experience your movies, photos, and games and enjoy them even more with longer battery life. (Intel 2014 , 5th paragraph)
It is a mid range processor that contains 2-4 cores and 4 threads. Besides that, it has also Turbo mode and Hyper-Threading, 3-8MB, 32-45nm Silicon. (Unknown Author 2011, 8th paragraph)

5.3 Intel i7 Core Processor
I7 Processor delivers significant performance advancements include vastly improved graphics, battery life, and security for a zero compromise computing experience.
I5 Processor also allows each core processor to multi-tasking and perform 3D graphics faster and it delivers the top-of-the-line performance for your most demanding tasks.
I7 Processor is a high-end processor that contains 4 cores and 8 threads.Besides that, it has also Turbo mode and Hyper-Threading, 4-8MB Cache, 32-45nm Silicon.(Intel 2014, 5th paragraph)

6.0 Analysis

Above of my research, this report compares and contrast three different I-Core Generation Processors : i3 Processor, i5 Processor, i7 Processor. These three I-Core Processors were created by Intel Cooperation to benefit the worldwide end-users.

The fact that 80% of people nowadays using the latest I-Core Processor now. Furthermore, more and more people is changing their limitations everyday. And not just of that , the technology is keep updating and improving everyday. So we should look deep and further.

Throughout my analysis and research, i found that i5 processor is the best to go. Because it much more cheaper than i7 processor. And i3’s speed cannot compare to the i5 although it is cheaper than i5. Thus, i5 is the most suitable I-C0re Processor and the specification is quite satisfying users.

I7 is the most expensive of top of this. And its performance speed is very fast and it has a good Hyper Threading boost that can decrease the number of dependent instructions on the pipeline so that the operating system can handle many process at once. But in Malaysia, i7 Core Processor is being unpopular is because of its expensive price and more people especially teenagers in Malaysia prefer i5 Processor.

7.0 Conclusion

As a conclusion, i5 Core Processor is the most suitable choice for teenagers in Malaysia nowadays. And many affordable laptops and computers are using the i5 processors.

I hope i5 Processor will satisfy more users in the future and i also hope that more and more people will look in i5 Processor and have interest in it.