1.1.2.3 Multi-core and Parallel Systems

Question 1

What is a Multicore System?

Answer 1

• Several CPU cores are incorporated into a single processor chip to help distribute workload
• They have multiple independent cores that can complete instructions separately which results in higher performance

Question 2

What is a Parallel System?

Answer 2

• Splitting a job into several sub-tasks which are simultaneously carried out by each core in the system.
• Instead of requiring multiple cores they can complete tasks with a single core, by using threading.
• Generally, multi-core systems perform better in larger projects than parallel systems.