Dual core vs core 2 duo processor

[Guest]

Hello,
difference between duel core and core 2 duo

 

[xaira]

dual core = a cpu with 2 cores

core 2 duo = the brand name of the previous generation intel dual core

 

[spentshells]

dual core = a cpu with 2 cores

core 2 duo = the brand name of the previous generation intel dual core

as stated above.

 

[Pyroflea]

I think he meant the pentium dual core, and core2 duo.
in this case, the core2duo is generally better than the pentium.
But if ur planning to buy either of those, forget about it, they're using dead sockets by now

I wouldn't go so far as calling LGA775 dead, but it definitely is outdated.