• It put multiple execution cores into a single processor as well as continuing to increase clock frequency
  • By incorporating multiple cores, each core is able to run at a lower frequency, dividing among them the power normally given to a single core. The result is a big performance increase over a single core processor.
  • Continuous advances in silicon process technology from 65 nm to 45 nm and to 32 nm) to increase transistor density.
  • Minimizes latency and improves efficiency and speed.