A multi-core CPU (or chip-level multiprocessor, CMP) combines two or more independent cores into a single package composed of a single integrated circuit (IC), called a die, or more dies packaged together. A dual-core processor contains two cores and a quad-core processor contains four cores. A multi-core microprocessor implements multiprocessing in a single physical package. A processor with all cores on a single die is called a monolithic processor. Cores in a multicore device may share a single coherent cache at the highest on-device cache level (e.g. L2 for the Intel Core 2) or may have separate caches (e.g. current AMD dual-core processors). The processors also share the same interconnect to the rest of the system. Each "core" independently implements optimizations such as superscalar execution, pipelining, and multithreading. A system with N cores is effective when it is presented with N or more threads concurrently. The most commercially significant (or at least the most 'obvious') multi-core processors are those used in computers (primarily from Intel & AMD) and game consoles (e.g., the Cell processor in the PS3). In this context, "multi" typically means a relatively small number of cores. However, the technology is widely used in other technology areas, especially those of embedded processors, such as network processors and digital signal processors, and in GPUs.
2007-10-23 06:26:15
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answered by sharksdiver 2
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Duo Core
2016-11-14 03:35:22
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answered by ? 4
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Typically, up to recent times, computers only had one processor. That processor processed data and tasks for all of the computers functions. Now they have come out with duo core processors which means that there are two processors to share the load of work. It just means that your computer can handle more complicated tasks and perform more opperations at a faster rate. It's almost like the computer has two brains instead of one. Also, as a result of having two processors the Hertz, which is speed of a processor, doesnt have to be as high. Typically a computer with a duo core processor will have a lower Hertz number but will run faster then a computer with only one processor.
Hope that helps!
2007-10-23 06:35:06
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answered by Anonymous
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Essentially it's 2 seperate processors which act together as 1, even though they can come in the same exact package.
A processor is the part of the computer which (you guessed it) processes all of the information required. From here the final result can be stored in RAM for quick access.
duo core makes your processes run at near double the speed that they would with single.
Having duo core can do several things for you, including,
faster processing (as mentioned above)
less "crashing" of programs do to inadiquat processor capability
less over heat of the computer,
Of course, none of this matters if you don't have enough ram to hold the processed information, get at least a gig, but, I recommend 2 gigs.
2007-10-23 06:33:16
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answered by centexdance 3
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The Core Duo processor from intel was the precurser to the Core 2 Duo processor and follow-up to the hyperthreaded Pentium 4 processors.
The core Duo's came out after the P4 hyperthreaded and before the core2 duo's...they are more advanced than a P4, but not as advanced (or as fast) as the core2 duo's.
I could go into more technical detail but I think you just wanted the basics.
2007-10-23 06:27:22
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answered by Jef M 1
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Duo core processor is when you have 2 processors in one. This is beneficial becuase it makes computers run faster, have less heat and be more reliable.
Having a Duo processor is also great because it makes multitasking much faster. In other words, you can have multiple programs running at the same time without worrying about slow downs.
2007-10-23 06:26:29
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answered by El Yankee 2
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let say your computer has to do the following functions: A+B following by C*D.
With a normal processor, the computer will perform the first function following by the second one.
The Duo core processor,can perform both function at the same time since the duo core has two cores in a single processor.
2007-10-23 06:33:48
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answered by angate 3
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Core 2 Duo usually has larger L2 cache (up to 4MB) and higher FSB (up to 1333MHz). Pentium dual cores usually have 1 to 2 MB cache and 800 to 1066MHz FSB. Core 2 Duo is better that is why it also costs more.
2016-04-11 00:42:24
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answered by Anonymous
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duo core processor is a type of processor in which there are two cores or engines are present for higher ability,speed and memory
2007-10-24 03:06:16
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answered by Anonymous
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A CPU (Processor) with two CPU cores. Acts like two CPU's running simultaneously. 20% to 40% processing perfomance increase.
Same with "Quad" - 4 cores. also known as x2 and x4. (x = number of cores)
Update: i just read some responses know this...
its NOT 2 CPU's
has nothing to do with storage
HELPS multitask (in perfomance demanding situations)
does not CREATE multitask ability - you already have that ability - just makes it faster
does not GIVE you the ability to run two OS's simulaneously - this is technical, has to do with vmware or multiboot which o wont get into
and NOT to be confused with "hyperthreading"
sorry about caps, not shouting juut want to steer clear of confusion
email me if you ahve questions (in my profile)
2007-10-23 06:25:49
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answered by Anonymous
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