multi-core
[/ˈmʌlti kɔːr/]
adjective
multi-núcleo
1. Relating to or denoting a processor with multiple independent processing units (cores) that can execute instructions simultaneously
Modern multi-core processors can handle complex tasks more efficiently than single-core chips.
Os processadores multi-núcleo modernos podem executar tarefas complexas com mais eficiência do que os chips de núcleo único.
2. Capable of performing multiple computations in parallel using several cores
The multi-core architecture allows for better performance in gaming and video editing applications.
A arquitetura multi-núcleo permite melhor desempenho em aplicações de jogos e edição de vídeo.
This is a technical computing term widely used in both Brazil and the USA in the context of consumer electronics, gaming, and professional computing. In Brazil, the term 'multi-núcleo' is the standard translation found in product specifications and tech media. The term reflects the global tech industry's shift toward parallel processing to improve computational performance.
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