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Multi-Core Technology & Hyper Threading. Dr. Muhammad Elrabaa Computer Engineering Dept. KFUPM. What is Multi-Core technology. Hyper-Threading.
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Multi-Core Technology&Hyper Threading Dr. Muhammad Elrabaa Computer Engineering Dept. KFUPM
Hyper-Threading • Hyper-Threading Technology¹ ›Introduced in 2002, this technology enables one physical processor to appear and behave as two virtual processors to the operating system. For consumers and businesses of all sizes, Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology) offers more efficient multitasking and system responsiveness. Users enjoy improved performance running multiple applications simultaneously, such as running a virus scan or encoding video in the background while playing a game. For IT managers, HT Technology means more efficient use of processor resources, greater throughput, and improved performance.