Questions about dual and quad core

Yoonsi

Yoonsi

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Okay, I'm confused about something.

If I have a 2.6GHz Dual-core, does that mean each core is 2.6GHz or each one is 1.3Ghz to give a total of 2.6GHz?
Is the answer the same with regards to Quad-core?

Thanks!
 
Basically yes, but with the way Windows XP works, you are never really doing just one task. A lot of things run in the background.
 
Hi, I am just curious is there any dual/quad core processor available on the market which has something similar to hyperthreading but the oppositte so that 2+ cores can run one application?
 
All duel core processors are like that :P It all depends on the software you're trying to run. If it's not designed to use both cores at the same time, it'll use only one.
 
Hi, I am just curious is there any dual/quad core processor available on the market which has something similar to hyperthreading but the oppositte so that 2+ cores can run one application?
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No. Well, yes if the application is multithreaded, but you can't make 2x2GHz cores work at the equivalent of 4GHz by combining 2 cores for 1 thread.
 
also dont confused between true quad cores (eg Clovertown) and amd 4X4...which many call quad core :)
 
Thanks very much for all the replies, I understand now. Which would be better a single quad core CPU by Intel or an AMD 4x4 setup, I think it would work out much cheaper to buy a 4x4 setup by AMD but which one would perform better. Thanks very much in advance for any replies.
 
It would be way cheaper to buy a quad core intel than an AMD 4x4. For 4x4 you have to buy two Athlon FX7xs.
 
I think AMD is suppost to release the Quad core Barcelona this summer, Heard that AMD (claimed) that it would be 40% faster than intels quad
 
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