Most consumer PCs are designed for a single Intel or AMD processor, and dual CPU setups are primarily found in servers ...

A CPU chip that contains two distinct processing units that work in parallel. IBM introduced dual core Power 4 CPUs in 2000, followed by Sun and HP in 2004 and x86-based Pentiums in 2005.

With data speeds of up to 20 Gbps when hooked up to the right motherboard. Designed with a focus on functionality, the dual-panel design supports ATX motherboards and high-end components.

AMD Zen 6 desktop Medusa CPUs are rumoured to use two separate memory controllers, compatible with 1DPC or 2DPC motherboards.