Intel vs AMD: The Truth Behind the So-Called Quad-Core

With the release of Intel's 45-nanometer processor, some media outlets have recently begun to portray Intel's 45-nanometer processor as a transitional product, attempting once again to shift people's attention back to the so-called "real vs fake quad-core" debate. In fact, this so-called "real vs fake quad-core" issue is nothing more than a continuation of the earlier "real vs fake dual-core" debate. Back then, the "real vs fake dual-core" battle between AMD and Intel left a deep impression on the industry and topped many media rankings for IT news of the year. Looking back now, that "real vs fake dual-core" dispute between AMD and Intel back then (aside from providing market and user education about dual-core technology) had no substantial significance. And truly, when it comes to...