Multi core processors rookie question

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Published on 2010-06-12T14:29:35Z Indexed on 2010/06/12 14:33 UTC
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Hi,

Why are chips containing more and more cores? Why not manufacture a larger single-core processor? Is it easier to manufacture? Is it to allow programs to multi thread using seperate cores?

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