does amd64 processor mean I can have 2 processors?

Answer 1

Look for a motherboard that accepts a dual or 2 processors. The first Dual Processor mothboards were made years ago. The first good ones were for Pentium II.

(In 1986, I worked on a project, where the system had 16 processors.... it's no big deal).

Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 2

The simple AMD64 is a single core processor. If your motherboard only supports that, then you will only have one processor on your motherboard.

Your motherboard may support the AMD64X2 processors. That doesn't mean you have two individual processors on different portions of your motherboard, but that there are two processors cores in the one CPU.

If you're asking what kind of processors your motherboard will support, you might get a better response if you list your motherboard model number here.

Answer 3

The newer AMD and Intel processors are coming out in dual-core packaging, ie. there are actually 2 processors in one single physical package. There are motherboards that are designed to take such processors (and the single core as well). Quad-core (4 processors in one package) ones are now coming out.
In the past, having 2 processors meant putting 2 separate processors (2 chips) on the motherboard.
Check with your motherboad maker if yours can support dual-core. You will find that if it doesn't the pins wouldn't fit the socket.

Answer 4

amd64 means it can process 64 bits of info per cycle, compared to the standard 32bits, that would require a 64 bit OS to do that, although it is backwards compatible to 32, an amd 64 is not replaceable with a dual core unless the mother board was designed for it!

Answer 5

Athlon 64 X2 would mean you have 2

Answer 6

Its AMD 64X2 which is a dual core processor.