dual-core

[/ˈduːəl kɔːr/]
adjective
núcleo duplo
1. A processor or computing device equipped with two independent processing cores capable of executing instructions simultaneously
The dual-core processor significantly improved the laptop's multitasking performance.
O processador de núcleo duplo melhorou significativamente o desempenho multitarefa do laptop.
2. Relating to computer architecture with two separate CPU cores on a single chip
This dual-core smartphone can handle demanding applications without lag.
Este smartphone de núcleo duplo consegue lidar com aplicativos exigentes sem travamentos.
This is a technical term commonly used in both Brazilian and North American technology sectors. In Brazil, while 'núcleo duplo' is the literal translation, many professionals and companies use the English term 'dual-core' directly, especially in product marketing and technical specifications. The term became widely recognized during the 2000s when dual-core processors became mainstream in consumer computing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dual processortwo-coremulti-core (when referring to two cores)
Antonyms / Antônimos
single-corequad-coresingle-processor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
núcleo duplo
Most common translation used in technical documentation and marketing
São Paulo
dual-core or núcleo duplo
Both terms widely used in tech industry hub
Portugal
núcleo duplo or dual-core
English term often used directly in Portuguese tech contexts

Related Words

processorCPUmulti-corequad-coreocta-corecomputing architectureperformancethread
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