CPU Features Flashcards
What is a single stream of instructions being sent by a software application to a processor.
Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT)/Hyper-threading
What processor type uses the term Hyper-Threading?
Intel
What is a way to allow software to run multiple parallel threads at the same time?
Multithreading
Traditional workstations and and servers that have multiple processors.
Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP)
What is required of the motherboard to do Symmetric Multiprocessing?
The motherboard has to have two or four processor sockets. With multiple processors installed.
True or False SMP is very useful in desktops and laptops.
False typically only server based operating systems can perform this function.
What is a single CPU with multiple processors inside?
Multi-core Processors
How many CPU’s inside a dual-core processor?
Two CPU’s inside a single chip
How many CPU’s inside a quad-core processor?
Four CPU’s inside a single chip
How many CPU’s inside a hexa-core processor?
Six CPU’s inside a single chip
How many CPU’s inside a octa-core processor?
Eight CPU’s inside a single chip
What are the two types of virtualization technology that provide processor extensions to support virtualization?
VT and AMD-V
What is Intel’s virtualization technology?
VT
What is AMD’s virtualization technology?
AMD-V
What allows running multiple systems on a single physical host?
Virtualization
