Understanding Multi-CPU Platforms and Core Counts

What is the main reason for the increasing core counts in modern CPUs?

• To reduce the size of the CPU

• To improve the aesthetic design of computers

• To increase processing power for less cost

• To make CPUs more energy efficient

Why were multi-CPU platforms rare for home users in the past?

• They were banned for consumer use

• They were prohibitively expensive

• They required special software that was unavailable

• They were too large to fit in home computers

What was the significance of the Athlon MP platform?

• It was the first single-core CPU

• It was the first CPU to be used in gaming consoles

• It was AMD's first dual socket platform

• It was the first CPU to support overclocking

What was a major drawback of the Intel Skulltrail platform?

• It was incompatible with most software

• It was extremely expensive

• It had a very low processing speed

• It was only available in limited regions

What is a key reason why multi-CPU setups are not common in home systems today?

• They require too much power

• They are not supported by modern operating systems

• Single CPUs now offer sufficient core counts

• They are too complex to install

What is one potential issue with having multiple physical processors on the same board?

• Higher risk of overheating

• Increased latency issues

• Reduced power efficiency

• Incompatibility with most software

What is the main advantage of simultaneous multi-threading in CPUs?

• It improves the CPU's energy efficiency

• It increases the CPU's clock speed

• It reduces the physical size of the CPU

• It allows a CPU to process more threads simultaneously

What is the main reason for the diminishing returns of adding more CPUs to a motherboard?

• The cost of additional CPUs is too high

• It requires specialized cooling systems

• Most software cannot utilize more than one CPU

• The performance gains are minimal for most workloads

What is the main focus of the Corsair Vengeance a4100 PC mentioned in the video?

• Educational purposes

• Budget-friendly computing

• Office productivity

• High-end gaming and streaming

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