Intel i3 processors are hyper-threaded dual-core processors, meaning they can process four simultaneous threads. This is the benchmark for virtually any task that is done on a regular basis by most people today. read more
Intel Core i3 systems will be less expensive than Core i5 systems. Intel has moved toward a capability-driven marketing message with current-generation Core processors. Essentially, the Core i5 processors have more capabilities than Core i3 CPUs. read more