what is a dual core processor?
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A dual-core CPU combines two independent processors and their respective caches and cache controllers onto a single silicon chip, or integrated circuit.
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That depends on if you need info about YOUR processor or processors in general. If it's about your processor, your best bet is to type into google your PC's model number ans the word "specs", and maybe "processor" as well, and you should be able to find a page with your specific computer's processor type. \nIf you need more information or are looking for info on other processors, sites that sell them, like www.newegg.com or www.microcenter.com should have fairly detailed specifications.\nIf you're just looking for a brief tutorial on CPU's, I can tell you a little bit here: the CPU is the central processing unit of your computer. It is whatdoes the calculations for the computer. CPU's are rated according to clock speed, and will have a number in gigahertz (GHz) showing the speed. However, speed is not the only determining factor. Some processors can do more calculations per second, but some also need more as they are not efficient, or are slowed down by the way they transfer information to the rest of the computer. A processor must fit the motherboard it is on, which means they must be of matching socket types (you'll find this info with the rest of the CPU's specs). Some CPU's are "dual core" which means there are essentially 2 processors working together to speed things up, although this will not be as fast as double the clock speed. (ie, a dual-core 1.5 GHz will not be the same as a single core 3 GHz) Processors can also be either 32-bit or 64-bit, and 64-bit is becoming more popular, as it will be able to support new, advanced software in the future. If you're buying a processor, also consider the type of memory that goes with the motherboard, as some kinds are faster than others. There are more advanced things, as well, but that's about the extent of my knowledge. If you have more questions, just post them and I'll see what I can do.
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having a dual core processor will not boost the performance. Dual core was designed for Multi Processing i.e decoding video and playing a game at the same time. \n\nmy advice is for you to notice the front side bus of the processor ( the more the marrier ) the cash memory of the processor, the Clock speed of the processor ( which people usually call processor speed ). also there is a big wieght on Ram and VGA card. when you lag in game, its not usually from the processor, its from the VGA card or memory. specially when in dust/fog environment. \n\nif you need more info on what to decide, refer to http://www.tomshardware.com\n\ngood luck
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No, not excatly.  A Core Duo processor is made by Intel and is their version of a dual core processor.  Note that a Core Duo processor is 32-bit only.  AMD makes the Athlon 64x2 (dual core) and Turion 64x2 (mobile dual core).  So technically speaking a dual core processor and core duo processor are not the same thing BUT a Core Duo is a dual core processor.  It breaks down like this:\n\nNote that all AMD dual core processors are 64-bit, this is not the case with Intel.\n\nDual Core Processors\nIntel Core Duo (aka Centrino Duo)\nAMD Athlon 64x2\nAMD Athlon FX-60\nAMD Athlon FX-62\nAMD Turion 64x2\nIntel Pentium D (exact model numbers escape me but not all Pentium D processors are dual core)
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There is no two slot for putting your processor. You can use HT technology processor which virtually creates two processor on one computer.
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i am looking for technical report about intel dual core processor ...  \nhi, here are some websites links with enough technical report on them .http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-dual-core-processor..\n \nhow can i write a technical report about developing sowftware of ...  \n...said the application has some weaknesses about the known situation. a report should include the above 4 issues. in order to do this, the ...
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A dual core processor puts two processors on one chip so that it can handle two independent threads(processes).  As far as dual core processors are concerned any AMD Athlon 64x2 is better than their Intel counterparts, I am especially fond of the Athlon 64x2 3800+.  But realize that most applications cannot take advantage of dual core processors yet.  Windows XP can, a few games can but that's about it.  Until more applications are written to take advantage of dual core processing become available (around the middle of next year), it really isn't worth the upgrade but it will be so I would just say wait and get one next year.
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Yes...all kinds...Here's just one of hundreds...\nhttp://www.devhardware.com/c/b/Computer-Processors/
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Intel Pentium D, or popularly known as Intel Pentium Dual Core CPU is one of the first multicore cpu's available in the market. First released in the spring of 2005. They use 2 cores on 2 dies. \nYou can read more about them here\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentium_D\nhttp://www.intel.com/products/processor/pentium_D/index.htm\n\nIntel Pentium M, popularly known as Pentium Mobile chips are processors manufactured exclusively for mobile performance. Lighterweight and faster performance are some of its key features. you can read more about it here.\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentium_M\nhttp://www.intel.com/products/processor/pentiumm/index.htm\n\nIntel Pentium 4, popularly known as P4 chips were the next level of processors after the Pentium III. Faster computing speeds were one of its key features. You can read more about it here.  \nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentium_4\nhttp://www.intel.com/products/processor/pentium4/
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I wouldn't recommand dual core, but other then that Pentium is a revolution in x86 based computer processing system. Pentium is a 32-bit processor design based on x86 model. There are number of processor types like x86, powerpc, amd64, powerpcg5 etc. Among them amd64 and powerpcg5 are the complete 64-bit processing technology, which has been implemented in the processors like amd opteron or apples G5 etc. Hyper Threading or HT means you'll have two processors in one processor area, and if you can devide your job of processing into two threads then it will be processed simultancely so it would be a lot faster, it really can make a very good performance.\n\nIf you are a professional computer user, and want to use processors for servers or high end workstation then you can try using Amd Opteron or Sun servers. But if you are a home user and you need a powerful machine for gaming then I'd say you can buy Pentium 4 with HT and as much as clock possible. Dual core's performance wouldn't be satisfactory comparing to the price of the of the processor. Use Intel manufactured mother board and a good video card like geforce 6800 or geforce 7 series in your pci express x16 slot, you should be able to run and play any game in current market or upcoming games in many days. But Pentium 4 is a 32-bit processor. If you don't have gaming in mind then you can try using the machines from Apple, you'll have a lot better performance and much reasonable price, and in this way you can have the power of 64 bit and it is a RISC processor so you'll have to use it feel the performance boost.
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The new Pentium D (the 900 series) is a processor by Intel in which there are 2 physical cores. Each core can run one thread, allowing you to run 2 threads at the same time. Here's an analogy. You have one door, and 1000 people have to fit through. Now, you have two doors, and the same 1000 people have to fit through. Assuming all the people are the same, they will move faster through two doors than through one. This is what the Pentium D essentially is, allowing you to run more than one process at a time (two specifically). The Pentium D 900 series gives 2 MB of L2 Cache per core (so a total of 4 MB) and is built using the 65 nannometer process. If you get a decent motherboard, you can overclock the Pentium D 900 series processors quite a bit, as they don't produce as much heat as the rest of Intel's processors. This is the second version of the dual core processors from Intel, as the first series were the Intel Pentium D 800 series. The Pentium D 900 series are far better, with lower temperatures, more cache, faster speeds, and much better overclockability.
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you need a motherboard that supports dual processors and the processors have to be the same or you can get a dual core processor from AMD www.AMD.com or inte (AMD is better) but once again you need a motherboard that supports dual processors or has the same socket (if you already have and AMD athlon 64 then u can use the same motherboard)
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I'm not an expert. but Dual core processers are fairly new: AMD ATLON 64 X2, and also the PENTIUM D from INTEL. They are 2 processing cores on 1 cpu chip.
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Dual core. Hyperthreading was lame...and it's gone now.
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Problem with core processors is very little applications take advantage of the multi cores. Yes, it is faster then the regular core duo. I don't remember the speeds check out http://tomshardware.com for reviews perhaps they did one on this.
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A dual-core CPU combines two independent processors and their respective caches and cache controllers onto a single silicon chip, or integrated circuit. IBM's POWER4 was the first microprocessor to incorporate 2-cores on a single die. Various dual-core CPUs are being developed by companies such as Motorola, Intel and AMD, and are scheduled to appear in consumer products in 2005. \n\n\nIt's like having two processors, so you can do more cpu-intensive work at the same time, such as playing a video game while encoding a video, where before it would just really not work at all because one would be taking all of the cpu power, usually the video encoding, leaving your video game choppy.
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Intel Core 2 Duo for laptops.\nIntel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 for desktops.\n\nAMD doesn't even come close.