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Ignoring power consumption, would 2 coupled single core processors or 1 dual core processor be able to plow through the same data in the same amount of time? Assuming clock speeds were even across the board?

I can see what you mean, and your logic is sound. I even found an article proving your point. I guess what I was thinking was that the power required to run a multi core was the same as a single core, which is not true. Thank you for the clarification. ;)

Sure. It would make sense that a processor that could perform that same work in the same amount of time with less heat is more efficient in its power consumption? I would assume that you are referring to the limiting factor? As in why we do not create higher frequency CPUs? I suppose that you...

It would make sense then, that multi core processors are also more efficient then high clock speed single core processors as a single core will generate more heat to do the same amount of work? Overclocking a multi core would destroy the efficiency gains. Alas! Performance will always...

I'm not sure I understand the advantages or disadvantages of each. I imagine Multi-core (in the dual case) as two processors working on the same information to complete the task (reading, writing, whatever) in half the time. I imagine Clock Speed (I'm not sure if this is what you call it...

What is the difference between Multi-Core Processors and Coupled Single-Core Processors? Are they the same thing?

Nice, thanx!

Homework Statement Name the various factors of: 4ab Homework Equations None The Attempt at a Solution 4, ab, a, 4b, b, 4a, 2, 2ab, 2b, 2a Did I miss any?

After watching the movie Shooter, my mind began to wonder how difficult it really is to make these “long-range” shots like they portrayed in the movie. Could it really be so easy? So I began thinking of how I could derive such formula’s. I, honestly, didn’t know much about the subject, however I...

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I have had a pressing question haunting my mind for quite some time, and I need an expert opinion. My car calls for premium fuel (2007 Honda Civic Si), yet states (in the owners manual) not to use gas below the octane level 87. Now I purchase my gas from Sinclair and the octane levels read...

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I have always thought that fuel mileage was based on RPM. A lower, average, RPM would result in a higher fuel mileage.