Desktop PCs and laptop/notebook computers that run a dual-core processor are not much more expensive than those that run a single-core processor. Therefore, for the best future-proofing, buying a PC or notebook with a dual-core processor is the best choice. However, it won't be long before that choice moves to a computer running a quad-core processor.
On November 14, 2006, Intel added to the confusing number of choices by making quad-core processors available. A quad-core processor has four processor cores housed in a single unit, and systems running them can be used in network servers and in desktop PCs. All too soon, laptop computers will also be running them.
The review that starts on the following page deals with a Gateway FX530XT computer, designed for PC gaming, that has a Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 quad-core processor, the four cores of which run at 2.66GHz. The other specifications are a RAM memory FSB that has an effective speed of 1066MHz FSB, and a 2x4MB cache. The graphics cards are two ATI Radeon X1950 cards set up to use ATI's CrossFire technology. Each card has 512MB GDDR4 of memory and supports DVI HDCP, VGA (via adapter) and TV-Out connections.
In November 2007, AMD brought its quad-core Phenom range of quad-core processors to the market.
AMD Phenom Quad-Core Processors -
http://www.amd.com/...0,,30_118_15331_15332,00.html
Are Intel And IBM Cheating With Their Quad-Core Processors? -
http://www.informationweek.com/.../are_intel_and_i.html
Intel Core2 Quad Processors -
"Leaders of the pack seeking monster performance, look no further. With four execution cores, the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor blows through processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments and makes the most of highly threaded applications. Whether you're creating multimedia, annihilating your gaming enemies, or running compute-intensive applications at one time, new quad-core processing will change the way you do everything. Pioneer the new world of quad-core and unleash the power of multithreading." - http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2quad/index.htm
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