Hpyer Threading?

Basically it looks like you have 2 CPU's instead of one.

Hyper-Threading works by duplicating certain sections of the processor—those that store the architectural state—but not duplicating the main execution resources. This allows a Hyper-Threading equipped processor to pretend to be two "logical" processors to the host operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously.
 
I've got a couple posts where I go into mid level details on hyperthreading, if you want a brief semi-detailed explaination do a forum search for them.
 
I'll find anything by simply putting the effort in. If you look hard enough one good post includes:

"Hyperthreading
Hyperthreading is an innovation made by Intel designed to facilitate and assist the execution of multiple threads. For most consumer applications this translates to an improved multitasking experience however marketers tend to like to "suggest" that it is like having twice the processing power -- which it is not. It should also be noted that Hyperthreading really only shines through when multiple CPU-intensive tasks are executing simultaneously." http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13239
 
dark_legacy2006 said:
quick question
what does hyper threadign mean
thanks
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basically splitting a processors core in half almost so it is virtually 2 processors...


here is a more professional (though less understandable by people that are not savey about this type of thing) definition:
Hyperthreading is an innovation made by Intel designed to facilitate and assist the execution of multiple threads. For most consumer applications this translates to an improved multitasking experience however marketers tend to like to "suggest" that it is like having twice the processing power -- which it is not. It should also be noted that Hyperthreading really only shines through when multiple CPU-intensive tasks are executing simultaneously.
 
its not as good as dual core, but its better than single core.
dont mix up hypertransport with hyperthreading. theyre both abbreviated as HT technology... hyperthreading is only supported by pentium 4 chips, some pentium d chips, pentium EE, and Xeon chips.
 
Well I'll still go with AMD regardless there for various reasons. They have an excellent track record compared to Intel for performance values. Intel has obviously had to develop newer technologies to try and keep up. The newer model P4s however are better at seeing better performance without the big concern on the overheating problems seen on the earlier P4 models.
 
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