What is the difference between multi processor and dual core
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AdrianPerry
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Multi just means "more than one".
Dual means "two".
So a dual-core CPU has 2 CPU cores, no more, no less.
A multi-core CPU has 2+, you can buy CPU's with 2/3/4/6/8 cores these days I believe so it really depends specifically on which multi-core CPU your comparing to which dual-core CPU.
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Dual means "two".
So a dual-core CPU has 2 CPU cores, no more, no less.
A multi-core CPU has 2+, you can buy CPU's with 2/3/4/6/8 cores these days I believe so it really depends specifically on which multi-core CPU your comparing to which dual-core CPU.
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pauls3743
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Straight answer is
Multi CPU is more than one processor package installed onto your motherboard. This usually only found in high-end workstation and server systems.
Dual/Quad/Hex/Octa core is 2/4/6/8 processors built into a single processor package.
Multi CPU is more than one processor package installed onto your motherboard. This usually only found in high-end workstation and server systems.
Dual/Quad/Hex/Octa core is 2/4/6/8 processors built into a single processor package.
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