Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Dual-Core

What is a dual-core processor?

• A CPU with two processors in separate integrated circuits

• A CPU with two processors in the same integrated circuit

• A CPU with one processor and two caches

• A CPU with one processor and two controllers

How does a dual-core processor function compared to a single processor?

• It functions at half the speed

• It functions up to twice as fast

• It functions up to four times as fast

• It functions at the same speed

Which of the following is an example of a dual-core processor?

• AMD Ryzen 9

• Intel Core i7

• Intel Core Duo

• AMD Athlon

What is the main advantage of a dual-core system over a single-processor machine?

• Twice the processing power

• Four times the processing power

• Same processing power

• Half the processing power

Why may a dual-core system not always perform twice as fast as a single-processor machine?

• Due to cache limitations

• Due to software limitations

• Due to hardware limitations

• Due to controller limitations

Which type of programs will run especially fast on dual-core systems?

• Audio-intensive programs

• Single-threaded programs

• Multithreaded programs

• Graphics-intensive programs

What is the difference between a dual-core processor and a dual processor configuration?

• Cache size

• Physical separation of processors

• Controller type

• Number of cores

Which high-end machine uses two separate dual-core processors together?

• AMD Threadripper

• Intel Core i9

• PowerPC G5 Quad

• Raspberry Pi 4

What is the purpose of having two separate dual-core processors in a high-end machine?

• To reduce processing power

• To reduce energy consumption

• To increase processing power

• To increase energy consumption

What is the key factor that determines the performance of programs on dual-core systems?

• Graphics card

• RAM size

• Processor cache

• Operating system