Difference between a Single Core and a Dual Core Processor

[carl owen]

Many a times, this question arises for clients looking for Dedicated Hosting as to which one is better, a Dedicated Server with Single Core Processor or a Dedicated Server with Dual Core Processor. The answer is offcourse Dual Core, however, the reason for this is not known by them. Below are few lines which will explain the difference between a Single Core Processor and a Dual Core Processor.

Single Core Processors have a single processor in a single die, whereas, a Dual Core Processor has double processor in a single die which makes it faster and better in comparison to Single Processor.

In a single core processor, there are a number of instructions which are given to the CPU which has to be executed by the CPU in a proper manner and then stored into the cache so that it is possible to retrieve it quickly. Incase, the data which is not stored in the cache is required, Random Access Memory (RAM) or any other storage devices are used by the system bus in order to fetch the information. Now, if the data is to be fetched from the RAM or storage device, the performance is affected as the speed of the CPU is slower. Due to this reason, the processor might not perform well when it comes to handling a number of processes at the same time as it will have to switch from two or more sets of data which are different streams and programs.

When it comes to a Dual Core Processor, incoming data is handled by 2 different cores at the same time which improves the overall performance. As there are 2 cores, the result is retrieved faster and is better.

Hope this short explanation helps readers to differentiate between Dedicated Servers with a Single Core Processor and Dual Core Processors

[jason s]

Nice Information Carl, its true that Dual Core processors are good at multitasking and also enhance CPU processing speed.

But if you compare Dual Core processors to single core processors from a architectural point of view single core processors are better in utilizing the silicon surface area better as compared to Dual Core processors.

[carl owen]

Thank you for your appreciation Jason

Yes, it might be possible that Single Core Processors are better in terms of architecture, however, if you compare both of them in terms of performance, you will find that Dual Core Processors are better. Though, it is not necessary to start with a Dual Core Processor when it comes to Dedicated Hosting as it is possible to consider a Dedicated Server with a Single Core Processor and upgrade when required.

BODhost.com also offers Dedicated servers with single core and dual core processors and the specifications can be checked through the link given below:

Dedicated Server Hosting

[Fletcher]

Just a silly question..

Is the core 2 Duo and dual core same , If not which is better for the dedicated server hosting

[NCHosting]

Originally Posted by Fletcher

Just a silly question..

Is the core 2 Duo and dual core same , If not which is better for the dedicated server hosting

Check out this link;

Core 2 Duo vs. Dual Core - setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_thread.php?id=33307

It may explain to you the difference between the two.

[carl owen]

Originally Posted by Fletcher

Just a silly question..

Is the core 2 Duo and dual core same , If not which is better for the dedicated server hosting

It is not at all a silly question Fletcher

I am glad that you have asked this question as you will find people who are confused among Dual Core and Core 2 Duo processors just like Single Core and Dual Core processors. You will find some information about the difference between Dual Core and Core 2 Duo processors through the link given below:

Difference between Core 2 Duo and Dual Core

Hope this helps..

[Howard]

I do agree on this with Carl. Dual core or quad core dedicated servers are best to choose while hosting a e-commerce site. I would suggest that we should never compromise while configuring the server and always choose from Dual core or quad core dedicated servers for best performance of site.