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A dual core processor has two (mostly) independent CPU's. The operating system can assign them (this is called dispatching them) to two different threads at the same time. Theoretically, you could get twice as much done in the same period of time, but this depends on other things, such as cache hit/miss ratio, memory latency, and (the biggest part) whether or not the software is designed to run multi-threaded. It is also worth noting that most threads do not run all of the time - they start and stop, and they wait for other things - so dual core capability will not have that much of an impact in many cases.
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Can Sims 3 run on 1.8 Ghz dual core?
It depends on the processor, if its a dual core or quad, possibly, it depends if the Sims 3 is a single or multi threaded application, which i don't now, and the processor type
Difference between core 2 duo and Dual core processors?
Core 2 duo is dual core. And before that was core duo which was dual core too...
Is an Intel Celeron processor a dual core processor?
There are Celeron dual core processors today. However, just because you have Celeron processor, it does not mean your Celeron processor is a dual core processor. The easiest way to tell is to look at the Intel sticker on your computer. If it says "Dual Core," then it is dual core. If it does NOT say "Dual Core," then it is not dual core.
Which is better dual core or i3?
difference between dual core and core i3
Is the sempron a dual core processor?
sempron is not a dual core processor.
Explain dual-core with reference to microprocessors?
Dual core represents two processors in a single system.Speed will be more in dual core systems.
What is the difference between quad core and dual core?
quad core has 4 cores a dual core has 2 cores
2GHZ dual core processor or 3GHZ celeron processor?
Dual core. Since it is dual core, it can do 2 processes at once, making it similar to a 4GHz single core
When was Pentium Dual-Core created?
Pentium Dual-Core was created in 2006.
Which is better a dual core or a tri core processor both have 4g ram 500g storage?
dual core
What is different between dual core2 and quad?
Dual core 2 is the 2nd version of the dual core processor and quad core is obviously 4 cores in a processor.
What is the difference between an Intel Core 2 Duo and an Intel dual core?
´Dual core' just means that there are 2 separate cores in the CPU. Intel has made dual core pentuim 4, core duo and core 2 duo CPUs. ´Core 2 Duo´ is just one type of dual core CPU that Intel has made.
