DualCore vs Core2Duo

Core2Duo vs Dual-Core

When going to purchase a new computer or when going to do an upgrade, many people are really confused what exactly the difference between a computer with Intel Core2Duo processor and a computer with Intel Dual Core processor.

Even computer sellers talk about a computer called Dual Core actually there’s no processor called Dual Core. Dual Core is nothing but simply a generic term or technology referring to any processor with two core CPUs in one. Core2Duo is also a Dual Core Processor. Core-Duo, Pentium Dual-Core , Celeron Dual-Core , Pentium-D and Athlon X2 are all other CPUs that have dual cores in one processor.

So when you buy a new Computer or a new processor compare Core2Duo processor with Core-Duo , Pentium Dual-Core , Celeron Dual-Core , Pentium D or Athlon X2 processor. We have explained all above processors below

	Core-Duo
The CoreDuo processor is Intel’s first mobile-optimized dual-core processor.Delivers a smarter and more efficient cache and bus design to enable enhanced dual-core performance L2 cache with Advanced and power savings.Features 2 MB of shared L2 cache and 667 MHz Front Side Bus.

	Pentium Dual-Core
Runs two independent processor cores in one physical package at the same frequency. Features 1 MB of shared L2 cache and 800 MHz Front Side Bus.

	Celeron Dual-Core
Two independent processor cores in one physical package run at the same frequency; 512 KB of shared L2 cache and 800 MHz Front Side Bus.

	Pentium D
Provides two execution cores in one physical processor allowing the platform to do more in less time while enjoying smooth interaction with your PC.1 MB of shared L2 cache and 800 MHz Front Side Bus.

	Core2Duo
Two independent processor cores in one physical package run at the same frequency, and share up to 4 MB of L2 cache as well as up to a 1333 MHz1 Front Side Bus, for truly parallel computing.

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