Re: 'True' vs. 'Pseudo' Quad Core


"Daddy" <daddy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Trying to decide between dual core and quad core for my next Dell desktop.

From what I understand, Intel's current quad-core processors (at least,
the ones offered by Dell) are not truly quad core, but more like two
dual-core processors glued together. There are four cores there, no doubt,
but certain components are shared between the two halves. Obviously, I'm
missing a lot of information.

What really is the difference, if anything, between the current generation
of Intel quad core processors and a 'true' quad core? This may be a huge
question, so I'd be fine with links to more detailed explanations.

Are today's Intel quad-cores a legitimate choice, or are they a 'gimmick',
like hyperthreading, something to satisfy the market's demand while they
work on the 'real deal'?

Thanks for your help.

Daddy



You'll likely never see any performance difference one way or another
between a Quad and an upper end Core2Duo imo, unless you're one of those
users who obsess over various benchmarking programs.

They're all damned fast. Therefore, I personally am guided by price.


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