What Problem Is Faced by Multicore Processors Running Older Software

question 69

Multiple Choice

What problem is faced by multicore processors running older software written for single-brain chips?

• A) Multicore processors usually run older software by using only one core at a time.
• B) Multicore processors draw more power than single-brain processors to solve the same problem.
• C) Multicore processors require greater cooling to run the same software as single-brain processors.
• D) Individual cores in multicore processors have smaller memories than single-brain chips and are consequently slower.
• E) Multicore processors still have some fair distance to go before going mainstream.

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