With the birth of "Intel Core" processors in July, 2006, the life of "Pentium", a brand used for 12 years, will come to an end. By then differences between processor for desktop and that for mobile application will no longer exist.

Intel will launch dual-core chips using 65nm process technology code-named Merom and Conroe in Q3 2006, according to PC Watch. The two chips, designed for mobile and desktop application respectively, are NetBurst-based.

In addition, Intel may also launch single-core Merom and Conroe, which may give birth to brands "Intel Core Solo" and "Intel Core Duo". Intel will add codes such as E, T, L, and U in the models of the chips, which stand for their power consumption, because Meorm and Conroe are more focused on the power saving capability rather than the clock speed.