The Difference Between Core 2 Duo & Dual Core Processors
Dual Core and Core 2 Duo are both terms used in the computer industry. Dual Core is used to describe the amount of cores in a computer processor chip. Core 2 Duo is a brand name used by Intel.
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History
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Dual Core technology was first released in 2001 by IBM. Intel introduced its Core 2 Duo line of processors in July 2006.
Misconceptions
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Core 2 Duo is often confused for Dual Core. Core 2 Duo processors all contain dual processing chips, but not all Dual Core processors are given the name Core 2 Duo.
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Types
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There are various types of Dual Core processors. These include the other line of Intel processors, Core Duo, and the AMD line of processors, the X2 series. Core 2 Duo processors have processing speeds that range from 1.88 GHz to 3.33 GHz.
Definition
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Core 2 Duo processors are a line of processors created by Intel that range in cache, clock speed and bus speed. Dual Core technology was created to allow two processors to combine their individual processing power to create double the power from the same chip.
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