Number of cores(CPU Performance) Flashcards
1
Q
True or False todays more complex CPU’s have more than one core?
A
True
2
Q
What does dual-core mean?
A
It has two processing units
3
Q
If there is more than one core what process can occur?
A
Parallel processing
4
Q
What is parallel processing?
A
It is when multiple instructions can be executed simultaneously
5
Q
Why doesn’t having double the cores necessarily mean twice as many operations per second?
A
If a computer isn’t designed for multiple cores is wont necessarily be faster but a computer with a multi-core processor will
6
Q
What is a program?
A
A program is a series of instructions that need to be done in order
