Difference between Core 2 Duo and Dual Core

[carl owen]

Any processor which has two physical CPU's in one is called as a Dual Core processor.

Intel had launched it's first Dual Core processor which is also known as Core Duo. The second generation of Dual Core processor was named as Core 2 Duo.

Dual Core or Core Duo is a 32 bit processor, whereas, Core 2 Duo is a 64 bit processor.

Core 2 Duo processors are considered to be better in terms of performance and hence it would be better to consider Core 2 Duo processors for Dedicated Server Hosting.

[Martin]

Thank you Carl,

I thought Core 2 Duo and Dual Core were same with 2 different names :p

So, Core Duo would be a Single Core Processor like Pentium 1.6, am I right, Carl?

[Andreas]

Well explained by Carl.Actually most people have a similar confusion with Core 2 Duo and Dual Core processors. Here is a further simple explanation that should make things more clear.

Core 2 Duo (64 bit.) = 2 x Dual Core (32 bit).

[Fletcher]

If this all mathematics is right , I have one for you :dancing:

quad core = 2 x dual core

is it right .

[carl owen]

Originally Posted by Martin

Thank you Carl,

I thought Core 2 Duo and Dual Core were same with 2 different names

So, Core Duo would be a Single Core Processor like Pentium 1.6, am I right, Carl?

You are most welcome.

Nope, Core Duo is a Dual Core processor. Please check below.

Originally Posted by carl owen

Intel had launched it's first Dual Core processor which is also known as Core Duo. The second generation of Dual Core processor was named as Core 2 Duo.

I hope this clears your doubt

Originally Posted by Andreas

Well explained by Carl.Actually most people have a similar confusion with Core 2 Duo and Dual Core processors. Here is a further simple explanation that should make things more clear.

Core 2 Duo (64 bit.) = 2 x Dual Core (32 bit).

Thank you for your appreciation Andreas. You have also explained it in a very simple manner ;)

Originally Posted by Fletcher

If this all mathematics is right , I have one for you

quad core = 2 x dual core

is it right .

Yes, you are right Fletcher. Quad Core processor includes 2 Dual Core processors which makes it better in terms of performance

Thanx everyone for participating in this thread. Glad to see users sharing useful information and knowledge here.

[Thomas]

It was a very good explaination from you Carl. Even I was thinking that Core 2 Duo and Dual Core are one and the same.

Thank you Carl

[Nathan]

superb explanation carl can you tell which brand of processors are better amd or intel and why ........?

[carl owen]

Originally Posted by Thomas

It was a very good explaination from you Carl. Even I was thinking that Core 2 Duo and Dual Core are one and the same.

Thank you Carl

Thank you for your appreciation Thomas

Originally Posted by Nathan

superb explanation carl can you tell which brand of processors are better amd or intel and why ........?

Well, Intel as well as AMD are good when it comes to comparison but when it comes to choosing one, I would recommend Intel

The reason for this is the fact that Intel was the first major brand for desktop CPU's and has been in this industry for a long time, however, this is not the only reason for this recommendation as Intel processors have a 20 step execution process, whereas, AMD has a 10 step execution process due to which Intel processors have much higher clock speeds. The largest cache is 1mb when it comes to AMD, whereas, Intel processors have largest 2mb L3 cache. There is also a difference when it comes to the socket which is yet another benefit for Intel processors.

Hope this is helpful