E-core

[ˈiː kɔːr]
nounpl: E-cores
núcleo E
1. In computing, an efficiency core in a processor that prioritizes power efficiency over raw performance, typically found in heterogeneous multi-core processors
The Intel 12th generation processors feature both P-cores and E-cores to optimize performance and battery life.
Os processadores Intel da 12ª geração possuem tanto P-cores quanto E-cores para otimizar o desempenho e a duração da bateria.
2. A processor core designed to handle low-intensity tasks while consuming less power than performance cores
Mobile devices use E-cores for background tasks to preserve battery.
Dispositivos móveis usam E-cores para tarefas em segundo plano para preservar a bateria.
This is technical jargon from the semiconductor and computing industries. The term E-core is used globally in both English and Portuguese technical documentation without translation, though 'núcleo E' is the official Portuguese equivalent. It became widely recognized after Intel's introduction of heterogeneous architecture in consumer processors around 2021-2022.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
efficiency coresmall corelow-power core
Antonyms / Antônimos
P-coreperformance core

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
núcleo E
Standard technical term used in computing contexts
Portugal
núcleo E
Same terminology used in European Portuguese tech industry
Tech Industry (USA)
E-core
English terminology predominantly used even in bilingual contexts

Related Words

processormulti-coreheterogeneous computingpower efficiencyCPU architectureARM big.LITTLE
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