Pentium Compatible Intel Processors
Due to its prominence, the term "Pentium compatible" is often used to describe any x86 processor that supports the IA-32 instruction set and architecture. Even though they do not use the Pentium name, Intel also manufactures other processors based on the Pentium series for other markets. Most of these processors share the core design with one of the Pentium processor lines, usually differing in the amount of CPU cache, power efficiency or other features. The notable exception is the Atom line, which is an independent design.
- Celeron, a low-end version
- Core, the mainstream version including Core 2 and Core i7, now placed above Pentium
- Xeon, a high-end version used in servers and workstations
- A100 (discontinued), an ultra-mobile version of Pentium M
- EP80579, A system-on-a-chip based on Pentium M
- Atom, current ultra-mobile processors
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