The Toshiba Satellite A505 comes with Intel's Core2 Duo or the Intel Core i3. The A505 is budget priced but has a strong selection of components - the Intel Core i3 or Core2 Duo plus discrete graphics make this Satellite A505 perfect for gaming, movies, Hulu, Netflix and of course school work. The A505 is a perfect student laptop with it's backlit keyboard and Harmon/Kardon built-in speakers - work all night, party all weekend.