Core successor

The successor to Core is the mobile version of the Intel Core 2 line of processors using cores based upon the intel core monoarchitecture, released on july 27 2k7. The release of the mobile version of Intel Core 2 marks the reunification of Intel's desktop and mobile product lines as Core 2 processors were released for desktops and notebooks, unlike the first Intel Core CPUs that were targeted only for notebooks (although some small form factor and all-in-one desktops, like the iMAC, also used Core processors).

Unlike the Intel Core, Intel Core 2 is a 64-bit processor, supporting Intel 64. Another difference between the original Core Duo and the new Core 2 Duo is an increase in the amount of Level 2 cache. The new Core 2 Duo has doubled the amount of on-board cache to 4 MB. Both chips have a 65 nm process technology architecture and support a 667-1333 MHz front-side-bus (FSB).