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Dual-core refers to a microprocessor (CPU) that includes two complete independent processors and their respective caches and cache controllers in one physical chip. Various dual-core CPUs are being developed by companies such as IBM, Motorola, Intel and AMD, and began to appear in consumer products in 2005. Dual-core processors are well-suited for multitasking environments, since each core has its own cache, the operating system has sufficient resources to handle most compute intensive tasks in parallel.

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