# Penryn

> Intel microprocessor

**Wikidata**: [Q2754921](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2754921)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penryn_(microprocessor))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/penryn

## Summary
Penryn is an Intel microprocessor family (also called Intel Penryn) introduced in 2007 and discontinued in 2011. It is classified as a multi-core processor and is part of Intel's broader Penryn processor family and related processor codenames.

## Key Facts
- Penryn is an Intel microprocessor; the Wikidata description is "Intel microprocessor."
- Alias: "Intel Penryn."
- Inception (introduction year): 2007.
- Discontinuation date: 2011.
- Subclass of: multi-core processor (a microprocessor with more than one processing unit). (multi-core processor sitelink_count: 32)
- Subclass of: Penryn (Intel processor family). (Penryn class sitelink_count: 4)
- Associated/related processor classes and codenames: Harpertown (class; sitelink_count: 2), Yorkfield (Thing; code name for some Intel processors sold as Core 2 Quad and Xeon; sitelink_count: 6), Dunnington (class; sitelink_count: 2), Wolfdale (Thing; processor manufactured by Intel; sitelink_count: 5).
- Preceded and succeeded in Intel lineup by: Merom (Intel processor family) and Nehalem (Intel processor family). (Nehalem sitelink_count: 1)
- Wikipedia title: "Penryn (microprocessor)."
- Wikipedia language editions available: Greek (el), English (en), French (fr), Italian (it), Korean (ko), Polish (pl), Russian (ru), Sindhi (sd), Turkish (tr), Ukrainian (uk), Vietnamese (vi).
- Wikidata sitelink_count for this entity: 11.
- Freebase identifier: /m/07kf3z0 (reference publication_date: 2013-10-28).
- Related place-name usage: Verdant Brewing Co., a Cornish brewery (inception 2014), lists its headquarters as "Penryn" (coordinates lat 50.16641, lon -5.12244).

## FAQs
Q: What exactly is Penryn?
A: Penryn is an Intel microprocessor family introduced in 2007 and categorized as a multi-core processor. It is also referred to as Intel Penryn.

Q: When was Penryn introduced and when was it discontinued?
A: Penryn was introduced in 2007 and discontinued in 2011.

Q: Which processor families and codenames is Penryn connected to?
A: Penryn is tied to several Intel processor classes and codenames, including Harpertown, Yorkfield (code name for some processors sold as Core 2 Quad and Xeon), Dunnington, and Wolfdale. It is part of the broader Penryn processor family.

Q: What came before or after Penryn in Intel's lineup?
A: Penryn is associated with Intel processor families Merom and Nehalem in the product lineage or succession.

Q: Where can I find more information online?
A: The entity has a Wikipedia article titled "Penryn (microprocessor)" available in at least 11 languages. It also has a Freebase identifier /m/07kf3z0.

Q: Is "Penryn" used for anything else?
A: Yes. The place name "Penryn" appears as the headquarters location for Verdant Brewing Co., a Cornish brewery founded in 2014 (coordinates lat 50.16641, lon -5.12244), indicating the name is used outside the processor context.

## Why It Matters
Penryn matters because it is a named node in Intel's generation of multi-core processors during the late 2000s. As an Intel microprocessor introduced in 2007 and discontinued in 2011, it represents a defined period in Intel's product lineup and technology transition between families such as Merom and Nehalem. Its classification as a multi-core processor places it within the industry trend toward multiple processing units on a single chip. The Penryn name also anchors related processor codenames and classes (Harpertown, Yorkfield, Dunnington, Wolfdale), showing how Intel organized and marketed multiple, related silicon designs across desktop, server, and other product segments. The existence of a dedicated Wikipedia article in many languages and linked identifiers like Freebase indicate sustained documentation and cross-referencing in public knowledge bases.

## Notable For
- Being an Intel microprocessor family introduced in 2007 and discontinued in 2011.
- Official alias "Intel Penryn."
- Classified as a multi-core processor and as part of the Penryn Intel processor family.
- Direct relationships to multiple Intel codenames and classes: Harpertown, Yorkfield (noted as code name for processors sold as Core 2 Quad and Xeon), Dunnington, and Wolfdale.
- Appearing in public knowledge systems with a Freebase ID (/m/07kf3z0) and a Wikipedia page titled "Penryn (microprocessor)" across at least 11 language editions.
- Documented sitelink presence on Wikidata: entity sitelink_count is 11.

## Body

### Overview
Penryn is identified in knowledge bases as an Intel microprocessor. It is also commonly referenced by the alias "Intel Penryn." The entry’s Wikidata description summarizes it simply as an "Intel microprocessor." The processor family was introduced in 2007 and formally discontinued in 2011.

### Classification and Lineage
- Classification: Penryn is subclassed under "multi-core processor," which denotes microprocessors with more than one processing unit. The multi-core processor class on Wikidata has a sitelink_count of 32.
- Family: Penryn is itself a class within Intel processor families (Penryn class has a sitelink_count of 4).
- Related families and codenames: The Penryn entity is connected to several other Intel processor classes and code names:
  - Harpertown (class; sitelink_count: 2).
  - Yorkfield (Thing), identified as a code name for some Intel processors sold as Core 2 Quad and Xeon (sitlink_count: 6).
  - Dunnington (class; sitelink_count: 2).
  - Wolfdale (Thing), described simply as a processor manufactured by Intel (sitlink_count: 5).

### Precedence and Succession
- Penryn is shown in succession context with Merom and Nehalem processor families. Both Merom and Nehalem appear as neighboring generations in Intel’s lineup. Nehalem is explicitly listed with a sitelink_count of 1 in the provided dataset.

### Timeline
- Inception: 2007 marks the introduction year for the Penryn microprocessor family.
- Discontinuation: 2011 is listed as the discontinuation date for Penryn.

### Related Products and Codenames
- Yorkfield is explicitly noted as a code name for some Intel processors marketed as Core 2 Quad and Xeon. This links Penryn to segments of Intel’s consumer and enterprise processor offerings.
- Other associated codenames such as Harpertown, Dunnington, and Wolfdale indicate Penryn’s relation to multiple product variants and design lineages within Intel’s portfolio.

### Identifiers, Documentation, and Coverage
- Wikipedia presence: The knowledge entry corresponds to a Wikipedia article titled "Penryn (microprocessor)." Language editions available include Greek, English, French, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Sindhi, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
- Wikidata presence: The entity has a sitelink_count of 11 on Wikidata.
- Freebase: The Freebase identifier for Penryn is /m/07kf3z0, with an associated reference dated 2013-10-28.

### Related Entities and Place-name Usage
- The name "Penryn" also occurs as a geographic/place name in other datasets. Verdant Brewing Co., a Cornish brewery with inception in 2014, lists its headquarters value as "Penryn" with coordinates latitude 50.16641 and longitude -5.12244. This demonstrates that "Penryn" functions both as an Intel microprocessor name and as a place name used by organizations.

### Coverage and Public Knowledge
- The presence of a dedicated Wikipedia article in multiple languages and a Freebase identifier indicates the Penryn microprocessor has been cataloged in public reference systems. The sitelink counts for the entity and its parent classes reflect cross-references across Wikimedia projects.

### Summary of Connected Sitlink Counts (as provided)
- Penryn (entity): sitelink_count 11.
- multi-core processor (parent class): sitelink_count 32.
- Penryn (class): sitelink_count 4.
- Harpertown: sitelink_count 2.
- Yorkfield: sitelink_count 6.
- Dunnington: sitelink_count 2.
- Wolfdale: sitelink_count 5.
- Nehalem: sitelink_count 1.

### References and Source Notes
- Freebase identifier and reference: /m/07kf3z0 (reference publication_date: 2013-10-28).
- Verdant Brewing Co. related data: inception 2014; headquarters value "Penryn" with coordinates lat 50.16641, lon -5.12244.

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## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013