Dual core
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Dual Core means a processor which is split into two sections. The actual processor is still one chip however.
[edit] Advantages
- Having a dual core processor in a computer means that it will work faster for certain programs.
- The computer may not get as hot when it is turned on.
- More features can be added to the computer
[edit] Disadvantages
- They do not work at twice the speed as a normal processor. The speed that the computer works at depends on what the user is doing with it
- They cost more than single core processors