The first part of the name – in this case, “Intel Core” – tells you that this CPU is made by Intel and is part of their Core series of processors.

CPU speeds are measured in GHz, but they don't tell the full story of a processor's performance, multi-tasking capability, and other computing features.

The word "core" has taken on a new life thanks to social media. It's time to break down how the slang shapes aesthetics.