I'm going to buy a laptop computer. What is the difference between a "dual core" and a "2 duo"?

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I'm going to buy a laptop computer. What is the difference between a "dual core" and a "2 duo"?

What is better?

2007-05-03 14:26:22 · 3 answers · asked by §†êþhåñïê»-(¯`v´¯)-» 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks

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A dual core processor is any processor that has two cores. Core 2 Duo which i believe is what you are referring to is the name of a particular line of processors. Core 2 Duo is basically just a name, like Pentium 4, Pentium D, Celeron D, Athlon, etc. are. Core 2 Duos are dual core processors, just like Core Duos, Pentium Ds, Athlon 64 X2s, and others are. Core 2 Duos happen to be the newest and best performing of those listed.

2007-05-03 15:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

1st generation versus 2nd generation

2007-05-03 16:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by hermanbwells 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

core2duo is more expensive but better.

2007-05-03 15:17:22 · answer #3 · answered by coreboy7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋