dual core prcoessors only have one physical core?
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Jump to PostDual core is the general term for processors with two independent CPUs. Core 2 Duo is Intel's brand name for one of their dual core processors. It's akin to the difference between a compact car and a Honda Civic.
Jump to PostCore 2 Duo is a brand name by Intel. "Dual Core" is a generic description meaning two separate physical cores in one chip.
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