Is the Intel i5 considered an old processor

Hi,
I’m ready to buy an iMac with a Quad-Core Intel Core i5 (I don’t go with the i7 because I’m in short budget) but I was wondering if this processor is already old and somehow will be replaced soon.  The reason for this question is because I don’t want to buy something that may be obsoleted in a few months and ended up with a computer that is not compatible with new technology in the next few years.
Does anybody know if apple is coming out with a new processor soon?
Is the i5 considered an old processor?
I’m not totally desperate to get this new computer; I could wait if I need to since I have a MacBook that works fine.
What would you do? Wait?
Thanks

The i5 processor  was introduced in late 2009. I would not say that it is brand new, but it's not ancient history yet either.
No one here can tell you what Apple's plans are for the future, or if they can they will not because they are under non-disclosure agreements.
Remember, your computer does not become less capable because a newer model comes out. It becomes obselete when your expectations of it change to the point where it can not meet those expectations.
Buy a computer when you need it and use it until your needs change to where you need something different. Chasing the newest and greatest processor is a futile exercise. There is always something newer and better around the corner. Needing to have the latest greatest thing is expensive and ultimately futile.
Best of luck.

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    You might also consider connecting the two computers into a network, and then transferring the files you need, or even keep both computers online and use network sharing to access files from both computers.
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  • Installing the New Virtual Machine and XP Mode in Win7x64 on the Intel 2x E5-2620 Architecture (12 cores, 24 cpus)

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    I know this is an old thread but I had the same question and found the solution.
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