# Canonical recap data for Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Released (2006)
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title: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Released
subtitle: Intel's dual-core breakthrough enabled mainstream multi-threaded computing, accelerating the shift toward energy-efficient processors and mobile proliferation.
recapType: global_event
eventStatus: concluded
startDate: 2006-01-01
datePrecision: year
year: 2006
decade: 2000
country:
name: United States
slug: united-states
summaryShort: Intel Core is a line of multi-core central processing units (CPUs) for midrange, embedded, workstation, high-end, enthusiast and gaming computer markets marketed by Intel Corporation. These processors displaced the existing mid- to high-end Pentium processors at the time of their introduction, moving the Pentium to the
summaryLong: Intel Core is a line of multi-core central processing units (CPUs) for midrange, embedded, workstation, high-end, enthusiast and gaming computer markets marketed by Intel Corporation. These processors displaced the existing mid- to high-end Pentium processors at the time of their introduction, moving the Pentium to the mid-range budget market. Identical or more capable versions of Core processors are also sold as Xeon processors for the server and workstation markets.
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importance: 74
sourceConfidence: 75
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timeline: []
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  title: Intel Core
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categories:
- tech-launch
metaDescription: Intel Core is a line of multi-core central processing units (CPUs) for midrange, embedded, workstation, high-end, enthusiast and gaming computer markets markete
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  capturedAt: 2006-07-19
  label: Intel Core
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