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What is the meaning of dual core vs. dual cpus?

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What is the difference between multiple CPU processors (ie: Pentium D) and multicore processors (ie: Core 2 duo)?

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The difference is really all down to busses. A dual-core CPU is like having two CPUs inside one chip. But, they both have to access the motherboard resources through the one set of pins. Granted, the number of pins is pretty huge these days compared…

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