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Old January 13th 10, 12:03 AM posted to alt.windows7.general
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Default Question 4 core cpu that W7 reports in gadgets as 8

I have a four core Intel CPU that Windows7 gadget shows as an 8 core
CPU. Can some one explain.

Thanks,

oldman
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Old January 13th 10, 12:33 AM posted to alt.windows7.general
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Default Question 4 core cpu that W7 reports in gadgets as 8


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I have a four core Intel CPU that Windows7 gadget shows as an 8 core
CPU. Can some one explain.

Thanks,

oldman


Hyperthreading or Hyper-Threading.
http://www.intel.com/technology/plat...per-threading/


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Old January 13th 10, 02:11 AM posted to alt.windows7.general
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http://vr-zone.com/articles/does-cor...lps-/6160.html

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I have a four core Intel CPU that Windows7 gadget shows as an 8 core
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Thanks,

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