What's the difference between a Pentium and i3 processor?

I am considering buying a Dell Inspiron. I want to buy a good desktop because I am fed up with my laptop's 1.6 Ghz processor. This Dell has a 3.2 Ghz processor which led me to wonder what the difference is between an i3 and Pentium?

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asked Jan 16 '11 at 23:35

Anthony Guidetti
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edited Jan 16 '11 at 23:41

catchatyou
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Thank you for fixing the link.

(Jan 19 '11 at 21:10) Anthony Guidetti

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This link might help you understand your question a little bit better.

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answered Jan 16 '11 at 23:46

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edited Jan 16 '11 at 23:49

Well, Pentium has a single core(I think)and has the specified speed. i3 processors dont target speed. They target cores. So if it were a 2.63GH processor, it would be exponentially faster then the Pentium. And, if you want a recommendation for a processor, just ask. All depends on your needs

answered Jan 17 '11 at 00:20

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Pentiums can be dual core. All modern Pentium processors pretty much have to be multiple cores, because Intel wouldn't keep funding for an idea that has come and gone.

(Jan 17 '11 at 00:35) catchatyou

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