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Two processors?
mikewebs
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I just got a new notebook spec included Intel P4 3.0ghz
When I do the ctrl-alt-del to see what's doing what, on the performance tab it shows my computer haveing two CPU Usage History graphs - apparently I have two processors?
I have run the Intel processor identification tool and it definitely states that it is one P4 3.0ghz. Am I right in assuming the other graph has something to do with the (and I quote fromt he spec sheet) SiS M661FX graphics chipset with up to 64MB shared memory ? Or has windows recognised somehting that isn't listed in my spec?
I would be grateful if someone tech-savvy could answer this question.
When I do the ctrl-alt-del to see what's doing what, on the performance tab it shows my computer haveing two CPU Usage History graphs - apparently I have two processors?
I have run the Intel processor identification tool and it definitely states that it is one P4 3.0ghz. Am I right in assuming the other graph has something to do with the (and I quote fromt he spec sheet) SiS M661FX graphics chipset with up to 64MB shared memory ? Or has windows recognised somehting that isn't listed in my spec?
I would be grateful if someone tech-savvy could answer this question.
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Your P4 has HyperThreading (HT) which means it is virtual dual core, like having 2 processors in one but not actually having it.
They perform better than a P4 without it, but not as good as a physical dual core processor.
As for 3.0ghz in a notebook.. :eek: That must get hot enough to cook eggs. Just watch your b****cks!
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That is Hyper-threading, where the Pentium 4 appears as 2 CPUs.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthreading0 -
Thanks for the prompt replies!
It is rather warm and the fan is on all the time but for £350 I can't complain!0
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