Pentium? Core i5? Core i7? Making sense of Intel’s convoluted CPU lineup It defies simple explanation, but here's how to know what you're getting.

Intel has a number of product families in the desktop processor market, including the popular Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7. But which one is best for you and your PC?

Which CPU Should You Buy? If you're looking at the mobile market, we'd recommend a newer 8th Gen quad core over a dual-core CPU.