Dual Core 2 Processors

This may sound stupid to some of you, but i am unsure on a something...

when it says "Dual Core" or "Dual Core 2", does this mean there are 2 processors? E.g. if i had a Intel Dual Core 2 T7200 (2.0ghz) does this mean that there are 2 processors that are 2ghz each or does it mean there are 2 processors that are 1ghz each or does it mean 1 processor with more advanced technology at 2ghz?

 

It's a typo.It's just one Dual Core processor in a single socket.And both are clocked at 2.0GHZ

 

Dual core means 2 processing cores on one single die. Physically, there's just one chip, but there are two processors within that one chip.
Core Duo and Core 2 duo are two different processor series, with different specifications. Core Duo is a 32 bit processor, and Core 2 Duo is a 64 bit processor. For example, the T7200 that you have mentioned is a Core 2 duo processor. Core 2 duo processors are named as T5XXX and T7XXX. Core Duo processors are named as T2XXX.

A bit more than you asked for, but hope it clears up your doubt...

 

Close mujtaba, on both Core Duo and Core 2 Duo it's only one chip but with TWO cores.

 

That's what he said.

He said one dual-core processor. Which means, as you said, one chip with two cores.

 

That's what he said.

So like other already said. Core Duo (Dual Core) and Core 2 Duo (Dual Core 2) means you have one chip with two processors in it.

You'll have two 2GHz Processors in that one chip (if I'm not mistaken).
I have a 1.66 Core 2 Duo processor in my notebook. According to System Requirements Lab it's the equivalent of a 3.32GHz (or around there).

 

Yeah but bear in mind that it is only equivalent to 3.32ghz when it is running an application that utilises both cores efficiently.

so dual core is basically (as mentioned above) two cores in one single processor in a single socket. if it's 2ghz then it means each core runs at 2ghz.

dual processor is two seperate processors in seperate sockets, each with its own core.

 

how come i have a 1.83 ghz core duo, but when i look in pc wizard it says my cpu is only running at 997mhz

 

Your chip underclocks itself until extra power is needed. It saves on power and heat, so that's a good thing. Put your laptop into the 'High Performance' or 'Always On' power scheme to set your chip to the top speed. Alternatively, or you may need to do this anyway, download and run SuperPI to force your processor to the max speed.

 

ok cool, thanks guys thats helped me out

 

You're welcome!
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