PC processors

[redhawk463]

Hey guys, i was wondering if you could help me. Whtas the difference between Dual Core and single core processors?

[LiNuX]

Dual core is two single core processors (but in one cpu). Able to handle more, etc.

[Fmdunlap]

Dual core processors are generally faster, more expensive and newer (well... Generally), but often times run warmer than single cores (If you're asking this question I assume you won't be OCing, which means chances are you won't be worrying about temps...) Single cores use less electricity, run a heck of a lot cooler but also run slower. Essentially the difference is that one is running of a single 'core' or, lets say, "chip within a chip" while the other is running off of two 'cores' which can effectively double the speed.