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quad core
Last modified: Friday, February 22, 2008 

Intel quad-core technology is a type of multi-core technology that specifically introduces four complete execution cores within a single processor for an increased performance in multitasking and multimedia tasks. Intel quad-core technology is available for desktop PCs, workstations, and servers. Intel quad-core technology utilizes 45 nm semiconductor manufacturing technology. Contrast with dual-core.

See "All About Dual-Core Processors" in the "Did You Know...?" section of Webopedia.

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AMD Quad Core Advantage
AMD's Web site for its quad-core technology.

Intel Multi-Core Processors (PDF)
Making the Move to Quad-Core and Beyond.

Introducing the 45nm Next-Generation Intel Core Micro architecture (PDF)
Intel's January 2007 demonstration of the world's first 45nm Hi-k processor underscored its process technology lead of more than two years over the rest of the semiconductor industry.

Microprocessor Comparison Chart
A cut-to-the-chase guide that compares and contrasts popular processing chips.

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