Dual core or triple core?

[LordGiruvegan]

I wouldn't say I am an extreme multitasker, but for an extra $10 I can upgrade to a third core. I was gonna order a new PC from a website and from what I thought, each core was combined to make a total speed. So a dual core 2.8ghz would be two 1.4ghz cores, and a triple core 2.8ghz would be three 0.9ghz cores?

I am most likely confused, but that's why I can here. XD

 

[dustin_ds3000]

A dual core 2.8ghz would be two 2.8ghz cores, and a triple core 2.8ghz would be three 2.8ghz cores. if you have the extra $10 go for it.

 

[red1776]

Hi lordgir,
that's not how it works a triple core is three cores at 2.8Ghz, a dual at 2.8Ghz each. You do not 'add up, or divide up' the frequency of the cores. for $10.00 yes definitely get the extra core. More and more software is becoming multi threaded and will take advantage of it.

 

[LordGiruvegan]

Alright, thanks for clearing that up, you two. It just seems really odd for them to add another 2.8ghz processor for only $10, when they run for at least $70.