Intel Core i5-760

The Intel Core i5-760 is a middle-end CPU. It is designed to carry out all tasks for the computer. It features Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology, Execute Disable Bit security, and Intel Virtualization technology.

The Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology enables high performance within the CPU, while also helping to conserve the energy used. The processor also uses a security method called Execute Disable Bit, which provides a hardware based feature which reduces exposure to viruses and malicious code. The Intel Virtualization technology allows for maximum system utilization, letting the CPU process data more efficiently. When compared to another CPU by Intel, the Core i7-870s, the Core i5-760 has some disadvantages, including the lack of certain technologies (such as Hyper-Threading). It does however, have a higher clock speed (2.80GHz versus 2.66GHz).