Processors VS Core

shadowgtr
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06-11-2025, 03:09 AM

I’m preparing a VM for Windows Vista Ultimate x64 and wondering whether adding more cores or processors would help. You can check the CPU details below to decide best for running older games.

shadowgtr

06-11-2025, 03:09 AM #1

I’m preparing a VM for Windows Vista Ultimate x64 and wondering whether adding more cores or processors would help. You can check the CPU details below to decide best for running older games.

Lovechurros
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06-11-2025, 04:27 AM

Choose cores unless you have several processors; Windows' scheduler manages them more effectively.

Lovechurros

06-11-2025, 04:27 AM #2

Choose cores unless you have several processors; Windows' scheduler manages them more effectively.

louie018
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06-11-2025, 11:01 AM

I prefer counting cores. I think the count of processors reflects a motherboard with several CPUs (more than one socket). Vista allows up to two sockets. From a performance standpoint, for example two sockets with four cores or one socket with eight cores wouldn't create a big difference. However, multi-core processors are the usual choice for home computers, whereas multi-socket setups are less common.

louie018

06-11-2025, 11:01 AM #3

coyote888
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06-11-2025, 06:34 PM

The term processor generally refers to a central component, though in some contexts they mean "thread." There was a mix-up with the meaning of "core" earlier.

coyote888

06-11-2025, 06:34 PM #4

The term processor generally refers to a central component, though in some contexts they mean "thread." There was a mix-up with the meaning of "core" earlier.

Dude76258
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06-29-2025, 03:31 AM

Windows home versions have restrictions on the number of sockets, so providing too many won't utilize them. Instead, it uses cores.

Dude76258

06-29-2025, 03:31 AM #5

Windows home versions have restrictions on the number of sockets, so providing too many won't utilize them. Instead, it uses cores.