Looking for explanation

[C M Reinehr]

On Tuesday 22 January 2008 13:18, Vu Pham wrote:
> Bob Hemus wrote:
> > Fellas & gals,
> > I have a problem that I don't understand.  My processor is an Intel
> > Pentium 4.  It has an 855PE chipset featuring dual-channel DDR400
> > non-ECC support.  This isn't a dual-core processor, is it?
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
>
> Intel started concept of HyperThread since P4, but I do not remember
> exactly which P4, perhaps starting from P4 3.06Ghz. These CPUs make the
> OS think that there are two processors, but in fact, there is only one.
>
> I may be wrong.
>
> Vu

You have it correct. There never were any dual-core Pentium 4's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentium_4

Cheers!

cmr

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