Intel now offers a total of nine quad-core processor versions in the desktop and enterprise market segments.

The Intel Core 2 Quad processor is said to pack four brains in every PC and to deliver the speed and responsiveness that is required to process todays demanding media-intensive applications. This processor is available in PCs and in the reseller channel immediately.

Intel has also announced two quad-core processors for single-socket servers. The announcement builds on the companys Intel Core 2 Duo and quad-core microprocessor families, with 29 dual and quad-core processors for sale in the desktop PC, laptop and server market segments.

Intels multi-core processors are designed to enhance the computer users experience from start to finish. These microprocessors, which are based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, aim to target performance desktop and gaming PCs and will benefit from highly threaded software applications that target these market segments.

Intel says that it is actively working with software developers on threading applications and next-generation games that will be able to take advantage of quad-core microprocessors.