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Why is the Core Duo 2 any better than a Core Duo? As mentioned above in the comments it would be "Core 2 Solo" and "Core 2 Duo", not "Core Solo 2" or "Core Duo 2". The name can be found in the press release, if you can't get that right, why even bother posting an article? Core 2 is the 2d generation, G2 if you will, of the Intel Core architecture. It's a 64-bit family of chips, with more cache, a faster front side bus, etc. If you understand the Gx moniker formerly used by Apple, it should be crystal clear. With the advent of multicore processors Intel will distinguish between single-core and dual-core with Solo/Duo, this is not rocket science, is it? The Core 2 Extreme is only intended for a niche market, hardcore gamers who can afford a 1,000 USD processor to go with their high-end chipset, graphic card and neon case mod. You can forget about it. Intel's naming scheme can be confusing nonetheless, the notebook part will use either the 5000 series or 7000 series, the desktop part will use numbers in the 4000 and 6000 range. Power consumption will be designated by a letter prefix, from U for ultra low voltage to X for extreme. As an example: Core 2 Duo T5400 would be a dual-core part, consume between 15 and 24 watts and would be intended for notebooks. Core 2 Duo E6800: dual-core, 55 to 75 watts, desktop. Aha, peace of cake!