Core duo processor

I am confused by what a Core DUO processor can do. If a core duo processor is running at 1.6 GHZ, what is the difference between this and another processor at 1.6 ghz (let's say core solo or amd)

 

Core duo processors can run multi-threaded programs more efficiently. In other words, two processors act as one in order to execute multi-tasking with ease.

 

AMD and Intel are the manufacturers. Both have different models of processers. The competing model from AMD to the Intel, is the Turion X2. Both are dual core, and as gautam3 has mentioned, they can run multi-threaded applications, because they have two cores. This makes them very efficient, as almost twice the work can be completed in the same amount of time, as a regular single processor. Hope this helps.

 

For instance if you had a 1.6 ghz Core Duo vs a Core Solo, the Duo yes would be much better at running more than one program at a time. For instance, you could play a game while also watching a dvd movie or burning a dvd in the backround whereas a single core processor would usually choke on that.

 

alright thanks for cleaing this up but I was given the notion that a 1.6 ghz core duo is equal to 3.2 ghz core solo or something because it doubles? Is this true?

 

Nope, a Core Duo 1.6 ghz processor won't perform like a 3.2 ghz processor, it does not double. Just think of it as two 1.6 ghz processors instead of one performing at the same time, which is extremely helpful in multitasking such as playing a game and burning a DVD at the same time where a single core processor will choke.

 

No.

Imagine a horse and buggy. If you put two horses on the buggy, does that mean the buggy can now go twice as fast? Not necessarily, it just means that the buggy can be moved around easier. The horses are still limited as to how fast they can go, no matter how many horses you put on the buggy.

Same thing with two cores.