Dual Core?

Question

I am hearing different arguments and opinions lately about what is a REAL Dual Core machine -- as apparently Intel Hyperthreading is "virtual" dual-core tech. Any facts?

Any links? I'd like to see a side-by-side lineup of the chips from Intel and AMD and go from there.

Thanks!

Answer 1

a real dual core machine is a pentium d or a new intel core duo or core 2 duo.

p4 ht just simulate a second core.