What differs Dual Core from a Dual processor?

feb.25.07 · Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 5

I wanted to know what is the difference between the Dual Core and Dual Processor. I have seen ads on the internet about both the technologies, but i'm unable to understand the difference between the two. can anyone explain it to me.

indogo · fourth grade Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 223

Erm having a technical guess..

.dual core is one processor with effectively two processors in the same package .

Dual processor two separate processors on the one motherboard.

Similar idea in both cases of parallel task handling to speed things up but the dual core may have the edge on speed due to being on the same substrate but will also generate more heat...cook the intel way Very Happy

end of guess but sounds convincing

mike

Singachea · fourth grade Joined: 19 Nov 2005 Posts: 258

It sounds convincing Mike, but why don't we check it?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_core

indogo · fourth grade Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 223

Hmmm....after reading that seems like I made a good guess...I like to have a quiz with myself Very Happy

So maybe I can pat myself on the back and give myself a prize

Or should I take more medicine?

mike

guitarman · fourth grade Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 728

woo, thanks for the question,feb. Thank chea ans mike for the response.. hehe, i was kind of lazy to read it out at the link, so mike answer provide just enough information.

I myself seen it a lot in Singapore newspaper (today's newpaper) that DELL is selling a dual core Server. I wonder what that was and now I know it Very Happy