Intel has added the new range of dual core processor in the list of existing CPU line-up.

As per media reports, Intel has rolled out its latest variant of dual-core chips for desktops which are sequentially termed as Intel Core i5 and Pentium E5000 series. The core i5 is member of Clarksfield family microprocessor and supports LGA 1156 Socket based motherboards. On the other hand Intel Pentium E5500 lends support to LGA 775 Socket motherboards.

The new addition apart from the above ranges is the 32nm Westmere Micro architecture based Intel Core i5 680 'Clarksfield'. It clocks a top notch speed of 3.60GHz, supports up to 4 threads and has 4MB L3 cache.

However the dual-core Intel Pentium 5500 runs at a clock speed of 2.80GHz with shared L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB and Thermal Design Power rating of 85W.

The reports further state that Intel i5 680 processor cost $294 per-piece in thousand unit tray quantities whereas the Pentium E5500 costs $75 per piece in thousand unit tray quantities. And in addition to this the trade analysts state that Intel Core i7 870 chips are shortly going to make its mark.