iMac 24" 2.4ghz processor question

[bradengelmann]

Hi Folks.

I apologize if this is a stupid question, but I just made the leap from an iMac G5 to an Intel iMac 24". I was looking at my system profile this weekend and something didn't make sense to me. I am wondering if somebody is willing to answer my question.

I see the attached photo.

It says only one processor. What does the "Core Two Duo" mean, then? I thought that was two processors, each with dual cores. If this is correct, then what did the original "Core Duo" mean (without the "Two of "2" in it)?

I just want to make sure everything is correct.

I appreciate your help!

 

[TheDoctah]

Hi,

I think you are getting confused with nomenclature.


You're unit has only 2 Core Processors in it.

Core 2 is a branding scheme used by intel and Duo indicating that you have 2 of the "Core 2" Processors inside your system.

The original Core Duo branding was simply 2 of the original "Core" processors. Hence the Core Duo name. Think of "Core" and "Core 2" as being the same thing, "Core 2" is just an improved "Core"

Hope that helps.

 

[iWantiPhone]

wrong thread...sorry. (deleted)

 

[passingXstorm]

Core 2 Duo is 1 processor with 2 cores. Core Duo is 1 processor with 1 core.

 

[proc]

Core 2 Duo is 1 processor with 2 cores. Core Duo is 1 processor with 1 core.

No, it isn't. The Core Duo is a dualcore processor of the first Core generation. The second Core generation would be Core 2 and the upcoming third (somewhere in 2009 for the mobile variant) would be Core i7. Please refrain of answering a question when you don't know exactly or stipulate that you don't know exactly.

 

[AlexisV]

Core Solo - single core
Core Duo - two cores
Core 2 Duo - two cores 2nd revision
Core Duo i7 - two cores 3rd revision

 

[bradengelmann]

Thank you!

Hey, thanks folks for your help. It's nice to know I can come here and get an answer every now and then. Thanks for taking the time and have a great day!

Brad