A family of dual core, 64-bit, x86 CPUs from Intel intended for entry-level desktop and laptop computers. Introduced in 2010, the Core i3 is the third line in Intel's Core "i" branding (i3, i5, i7). The Core i3 chips do not include the Turbo Boost feature, which is found in i5 and i7 chips (see
Turbo Boost). See
Core i5 and
Core i7.