-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Upgrading to Vista - questions..
- From: "GMan" <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:15:08 -0400
Don,
Core Duo is the lazy way of saying Core Duo 2 or Core 2 Duo. They all
refer to the same Intel branded dual core CPU family. Core 2 Duo is the
true brand name used by Intel.
On the other hand, 'dual processor' (as well as 'dual-core') is a
generic term that encompasses ALL CPUs with two cores inside their
packaging. If they haven't already, both Intel and AMD will soon release
new CPUs with 4 cores in each package. Instead of 'dual core', these (and
all subsequent advancements) will have to be called either quad-core (and
then oct-core, etc.) or simply multi-core. I'm thinking we'll start seeing
the ol' X used in the naming of them. For example, "The all new 16X-core by
Intel". Actually, they might get adventurous and call the 16-core version,
"The new 4X4". hehe
Peace,
GMan
"The only dumb questions are the ones that are never asked!"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don WIlcox" <Dwilcox3@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 6:44 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Upgrading to Vista - questions..
> There are various phrases used around modern processors...
>
> Core Duo
> Core Duo 2
> Dual Processor
>
> I've seen them used in various combinations. What's the difference?
>
> Don
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