Intel Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme

Intel has announced the commercial names of its two forthcoming processor line-ups.

The code-named Merom will be called Core 2 Duo while the code-named Conroe will ba called Core 2 Extreme. These new processors feature two cores and 64-bit processing while the Core 2 Duo is intended to laptops and compact PC such as the iMac.

Both of the processors are likely to be used by Apple in future products. The Core 2 Duo can fit in an iMac or a Mac Book Pro while the Core 2 Extreme could be used in the next-generation, Intel-based PowerMacs that could see their name changed to Mac Pro (according to trademark data).

The two processors are now expected to be made available in July or August.

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