multicore
adjUK /ˈmʌltɪ(ˌ)kɔː/ · US /ˌmʌltiˈkɔɹ/
Etymology From multi- + core.
1
Of an electric cable Having two or more cores
2
Computer hardware, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Of a processor Combining two or more independent cores into a single package composed of a single integrated circuit
- After several consecutive quarters of losing market share, Intel in recent quarters has released a host of new multicore processors, including its first quad-core chip[…].2007 September 11, Laurie J. Flynn, “Intel Raises Its Outlook; Rival Offers New Chip”, in New York Times: