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Tip 1 - CPU Basics: Multiple CPUs, Cores, and Hyper-Threading Explained

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mark Andreae | permalink

The central processing unit (CPU) in your computer does the computational work — running programs, basically. But one single-core CPU can only perform one task at a time, which is where multiple CPUs, hyper-threading, and multi-core CPUs come into play.

For further reading: http://www.howtogeek.com/194756/cpu-basics-multiple-cpus-cores-and-hyper-threading-explained/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - What Is A Processor Core? [MakeUseOf Explains]

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rosa Vasquez - Pereira | permalink

Every computer has a processor, whether it's a small efficiency processor or a large performance powerhouse, or else it wouldn't be able to function. Of course, the processor, also called the CPU or Central Processing Unit, is an important part of a functioning system, but it isn't the only one. Today's processors are almost all…

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Tip 3 - Difference between core and processor?

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Robert Garber | permalink

I'm searching for the difference between a core and a processor . I've already looked for it in google but i'm just having multi-core and multi-processor definition , but it doesn't match what i am

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Tip 4 - What is quad-core processor? - Definition from WhatIs.com

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Arian Pierce | permalink

A quad-core processor is a chip with four independent units called cores that read and execute CPU (central processing unit) instructions such as add, move data, and branch.

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Tip 5 - What is multi-core processor? - Definition from WhatIs.com

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tanya Ormsby | permalink

A multi-core processor is an integrated circuit (IC) to which two or more processors have been attached for enhanced performance, reduced power consumption, and more efficient simultaneous processing of multiple tasks.

For further reading: http://searchdatacenter.techtarget.com/definition/multi-core-processor ^[5]

Tip 6 - Comparing Dual-Core vs. Quad-Core CPUs

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tetsuya Kawasaki | permalink

Do more cores in a processor means better performance? We compare dual-core vs. quad-core processors to find out.
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For further reading: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406293,00.asp ^[6]

Tip 7 - 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mintie Phresh | permalink

Whether it's HD or 3D, multitasking or multimedia, Intel® Core™ i7 processors deliver adaptable speed and responsiveness.
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For further reading: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/core/core-i7-processor.html ^[7]