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Quiz: Core Count: How More Cores Can Improve Performance

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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You've already learned about key CPU components and how they work together. Now, let's explore how the number of cores in a CPU can improve its performance!

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What is a CPU core?

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Which of the following are benefits of having more CPU cores? (Select all that apply)

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A CPU with multiple cores can perform {{blank0}} tasks at the same time because each core can handle a separate {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which type of application benefits the most from a CPU with multiple cores?

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The performance of a CPU depends on the number of cores, {{blank0}} speed, and cache size.

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Why might adding more cores not always improve performance? (Select all that apply)

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What is the primary benefit of a quad-core CPU compared to a single-core CPU?

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