CPU Core Counts
Discussions debate whether specific numbers of CPU cores (e.g., 64 or 640) are sufficient, parodying the '640K enough' quote, while clarifying physical vs. logical cores and threads in processors.
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640 cores should be enough for anyone
Depends on how you count, could be 3.xx multiplied by 16 cores.
No one needs more than 64 cores?
640 cores ought to be enough for anyone!
more like 3650 cores/threads
It's logical cores vs physical cores.
Does 8 cores mean 8 cores or 4 cores/8 threads? The documentation is confusing.
Yeah, the point is about 16 core one.
More cores isn't necessarily better.
That's only 4 cores. I'd rather have the cores.