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How to navigate the processor quagmire

One aspect of computing that has grown worse over time is the naming of processors. It’s not that we think AMD and Intel are deliberately confusing the market, but we’ve reached the point where even technology enthusiasts would struggle to decipher the model names.

But, like an Agatha Christie murder mystery, both companies scatter clues to help those seeking out the truth. Here, we attempt to isolate the clues.

Intel: Core blimey

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