Re: AMD dual core vs. dual processors

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 22:43:13 -0500, eric <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Gave us:

>I am wondering about the differences in performance between dual core
>processor system vs a dual processor system. Any pointers? Examples?
>
>Thanks
>
>eric
Dual core is faster.

The main reason is that the two communicate with each other
directly. In a dual CPU set up, they must communicate across the
chipset and back.

That, BTW is the main advantage of the AMD dual core setup over the
Intel design as well.
.

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