Intel is one of the few companies that can push the entire computer industry in the direction it wants. That direction is currently taking shape in the form of muli-core processing, which naturally requires the newest chipsets to be fully realized.
There are many benefits to multi-core processors; high end workstations and servers have long been equipped with more than CPU, allowing SMP-capable programs to distribute work loads. Depending on the applications and operating system, multi-processing environments can make a significant impact or have virtually none
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