Why phones can have 8 cores and sometimes more but even most high end computers half only 4 cores.
All cores are not created equal. The cores in phones are generally ARM-based cores, which are optimized for small size, low cost, low power consumption, and OK processing power. In a PC, they are x86-based cores, generally optimized for processing power.
The Short Answer
All cores are not created equal. The cores in phones are generally ARM-based cores, which are optimized for small size, low cost, low power consumption, and OK processing power. In a PC, they are x86-based cores, generally optimized for processing power. In addition to the correct answers given by /u/rhomboidus and /u/ameoba , I'll point out that most PC cores are dual-threading, which (kind of) means that they act like two cores in one. So a PC with 4 cores can handle as many processes as an 8 core ARM device, but the x86 cores will do their jobs more quickly.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Cores, power, generally
This explanation focuses on cores, power, generally and spans 101 words across 5 sentences. At 35% above the average Technology explanation (75 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
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The explanation opens with: “All cores are not created equal.” It then elaborates by presenting a contrasting perspective, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 5 connected points.
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Ranked #135 of 500 Technology questions by answer depth (top 28%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
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Is there a simple explanation for why why phones can have 8 cores and sometimes more but even most high end computers half only 4 cores.?
All cores are not created equal. The cores in phones are generally ARM-based cores, which are optimized for small size, low cost, low power consumption, and OK processing power. In a PC, they are x86-based cores, generally optimized for processing…
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