Intel Core 2 Duo T5500

The Core 2 Duo T5500 is an entry-level mobile processor, released by Intel in late 2006. This processor is commonly found in low-cost notebook PCs, due to its relatively low performance level. This CPU is comparable to the slightly more powerful Core 2 Duo T5600, which is faster by approximately 200 MHz and includes virtualization support.

For those looking for something more performance-oriented, the high-end T7800 provides next level performance with its 2.6 GHz clock speed.

The T5500 comes with 2 cores at 1.66 GHz, 2 MB of L2 cache and a 667 MHz front side bus. People who use their laptop to listen to music, watch online video and browse the internet should find this chip more than adequate. 64-bit operating systems are supported, meaning the latest versions of Windows 7 are fully compatible. The CPU itself will use approximately 34 watts of electricity at peak usage, meaning improved battery life compared to previous generations of mobile processors.