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Is multicore really parallel

kiranchhabra
Beginner
‎06-20-2008 11:37 AM
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Hi,
I have read the wikipedia pages on multi core/dual core/core 2 duo concept.
But its still a littleunclear. Can someone please point me to a white paper or link on multi core concept. It is really two capable processors on one chip or is it capability subject to application design.
Regards
Kiran

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TimP
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‎06-20-2008 04:01 PM
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How about this reference then recheck wikipedia? Dual core processors have 2 separate processors which share cache and memory buss. Generally, applications can be developed toadapt automatically toanycombination ofmultiple CPUsand multi-core on one motherboard.
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