What does the number of threads on an Intel Core i5 processor mean?
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Hello, there's something that intrigues me. I've seen on several processors that it says 2 cores/4 threads.
But after several searches on the internet, I must admit that I don't understand what threads mean?
So if someone could give me some info, that would be really nice of them.
Thanks in advance.
Anthodu01
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But after several searches on the internet, I must admit that I don't understand what threads mean?
So if someone could give me some info, that would be really nice of them.
Thanks in advance.
Anthodu01
Configuration: Windows 7 / Internet Explorer 9
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Hi Gaël!
I recently read an article about hyper-threading and according to my understanding...
You first have to think of a computer application as a set of instructions that the processor needs to handle (e.g., you're in Word typing text, adding images or watermarks) each process is a "thread" which is usually executed by a core (of the processor). If you have 2 cores or more, you would agree that it gives more advantages for multitasking. Without hyper-threading, a core only executes one thread (process) at a time. And when a processor is equipped with this technology, it can manage several.
If a processor gives you 2 cores/4 threads, it means that each core can simultaneously handle 2 threads (processes) at a time.
I recently read an article about hyper-threading and according to my understanding...
You first have to think of a computer application as a set of instructions that the processor needs to handle (e.g., you're in Word typing text, adding images or watermarks) each process is a "thread" which is usually executed by a core (of the processor). If you have 2 cores or more, you would agree that it gives more advantages for multitasking. Without hyper-threading, a core only executes one thread (process) at a time. And when a processor is equipped with this technology, it can manage several.
If a processor gives you 2 cores/4 threads, it means that each core can simultaneously handle 2 threads (processes) at a time.
thank you, it's very clear