Question 4 core cpu that W7 reports in gadgets as 8

[oldman]

I have a four core Intel CPU that Windows7 gadget shows as an 8 core
CPU. Can some one explain.

Thanks,

oldman

 

[KCB]

I have a four core Intel CPU that Windows7 gadget shows as an 8 core
CPU. Can some one explain.

Thanks,

oldman

Hyperthreading or Hyper-Threading.
http://www.intel.com/technology/platform-technology/hyper-threading/

 

[peter]

http://vr-zone.com/articles/does-core-i7-hyper-threading-helps-/6160.html

peter