[germainebull]

I understand that some computers have dual-core processors. Others have quad-core processors. I know dual-core processors are inferior to quad-core compatriots. What gives quad-core processors this superiority?

[jonjenkins]

The point about having more processors is to do with "parallel processing". Instead of one processor executing instructions in sequence, more processors can be organised to work on tasks at the same time. This is how supercomputers function - they have thousands of processing cores, but they also need special software written to take advantage of this type of computer architecture.

[peachpurple]

quadcore has faster processing speed than dual core, anyway, dual core is outdated too

[earthsalt]

The point about having more processors is to do with "parallel processing". Instead of one processor executing instructions in sequence, more processors can be organised to work on tasks at the same time. This is how supercomputers function - they have thousands of processing cores, but they also need special software written to take advantage of this type of computer architecture.

Parallel processing. You have said it all. Thank you.

BTW, do you have an IT background?

[germainebull]

dual core is outdated too

I am not so sure about this assertion. Some users in certain geo locations have yet to shift to dual core.

[oldbuddy]

dual core is outdated too

I am not so sure about this assertion. Some users in certain geo locations have yet to shift to dual core.

The hot processors in today's computers being sold in the USA retail market are i5 and i7.

[earthsalt]

dual core is outdated too

I am not so sure about this assertion. Some users in certain geo locations have yet to shift to dual core.

The hot processors in today's computers being sold in the USA retail market are i5 and i7.

'US market'. This says it all; these processors are not common in most of the world.

[germainebull]

True. The US has a population of only 200 million compared to the world's population of 7 billion. Though wealthy and technologically advanced, the US cannot represent the rest of the world in such matters.

'US market'. This says it all; these processors are not common in most of the world.

[earthsalt]

True. The US has a population of only 200 million compared to the world's population of 7 billion. Though wealthy and technologically advanced, the US cannot represent the rest of the world in such matters.

'US market'. This says it all; these processors are not common in most of the world.

True. What happens in the US should not be construed to reflect the goings on in all other parts of the globe.

[agape]

The term 'quad core' suggests that a computer has four processors.

[earthsalt]

The term 'quad core' suggests that a computer has four processors.

You have made a useful assertion. I'd like to learn more. So, how many processors does a corei7 computer has?

[oldbuddy]

The term 'quad core' suggests that a computer has four processors.

You have made a useful assertion. I'd like to learn more. So, how many processors does a corei7 computer has?

i7 9** series chips have 4 physical cores and through the use of Hyper Threading also have four logical cores - so task manager will show "8 cores"