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Processor Model:If there was a single semiconductor chip maker the average consumer is aware of it would likely be Intel. If not for the famous Intel 'chime' as heard in many television commercials throughout the years then definitely for the fact that it would be difficult not to encounter its technologies in some form whether at work, school or otherwise. Intel is the premier chip maker for personal computers-companies such as Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung, Sony have product lines that depend on the processors that Intel produces. Intel processors generally offer the best performance for all-around usage. This has been especially the case the last several years with the introduction and evolution of Intel Core series product line. Currently, Intel flagship consumer product line consists of mobile and desktop-grade Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors now in their second generation (dubbed 'Sandy Bridge'). The third and latest generation of these processors (dubbed 'Ivy Bridge') began to roll out for release late April 2012. The biggest difference between these two generations amounts to a moderate improvement in all-around computing performance but a substantial improvement in integrated graphics performance. Another significant feature Ivy Bridge adds is native USB 3.0 support, overtaking USB 2.0. Though not considered the behemoth in the personal computing space as Intel, AMD is a decisive runner-up-and arguably the only true competitor Intel has in this domain. After spending much of the early to middle 2000 as being the performance and value leader with their Athlon 64 line of personal computing processors, AMD-unable to mimic this success in more recent years, has shifted their focus towards both enthusiast and budget-oriented system configurations. As a result, AMD is considered to be a viable alternative to Intel. Their current offerings are flanked by the Phenom series processors and Fusion APU processors. The Fusion APU (AMD A-Series) is a relatively new platform (as of 2011 and ongoing) that attempts to merge high-end graphical capabilities on the same chip as the processor. This means if your work or play requires a powerful graphics card, then AMD can potentially offer a cost effective alternative.