Revolutionary a year ago, dual-core mobile processors are now standard; next, chipmakers say, quad-core processors will support mobile multitasking comparable to the performance of a desktop computer.

(CNET) – Remember when a quad-core processor was the ultimate indicator of a super-smartphone? Well its 15 minutes are almost up. Just as the current run of super-smartphones are destined for the ...

Such customers, he said, will benefit from quad-core notebooks. “For desktops, small business customers who are looking to push the limits of productivity with intense multitasking or are seeking ...

The quad-core processor era was ushered in with the release of quad-core processors for enthusiasts (the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700) and for servers and workstations (the Intel Xeon 5355) last ...

Quad-core processors are a big step up in CPU technology, and they undoubtedly represent the future of mobile processors. The real question of whether they fit into the present is debatable.

I am but a newbie when it comes to hardware and would love to learn about multiprocessors from the greats! :eng101: What I know of quad core (or any processor for that matter) is limited, but if ...

Dual-core processors are barely out of the starting gate, and already Intel and AMD are racing to see who can be first to market with quad-core CPUs. Here's a quick guide to help you sort through ...

Many buy a cheap laptop with a dual-core chip believing they'll enjoy better portability, but a quad's superior performance is often the better choice.

Quad-core and octa-core devices seem to be the norm at the moment, but can Android apps use so many cores? I did some testing and this is what I found out.

Toshiba's Qosmio G55 laptop uses a quad-core processor--but not the Intel or AMD variety.

Intel’s Core 2 Quad Q9300 has some rather large shoes to fill. This newly shipping, relatively low-cost (~$270) quad-core processor from Intel is a replacement for their long-standing price to ...

From the moment you decide that your current Intel processor just isn’t up to par and start investigating an upgrade to your current laptop or desktop, you’re often bombarded with technical ...