Can any one explain concept of core in microprocessor.

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  Mahesh Dahale

  -A multi-core processor is a processing system composed of two or more independent cores
  -multiple CPU cores on the same die allows the cache coherency circuitry to operate at a much higher clock rate than is possible if the signals have to travel off-chip
  -combining equivalent CPUs on a single die significantly improves the performance of cache snoop (Bus snooping) operations
  -a dual-core processor uses slightly less power than two coupled single-core processors
  -For example, if the automatic virus scan initiates while a movie is being watched, the application running the movie is far less likely to be starved of processor power, as the antivirus program will be assigned to a different processor core than the one running the movie playback.
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  gaurav.bhorkar

  From a layman's perspective, a core is part of the microprocessor which does the processing. (Correct me if I am wrong)
  
  To improve the performance of the processor, you may consider overclocking your CPU. But sometimes overclocking may be harmful for the CPU.
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  faizaan

  thanks,
  
  mahesh_dahale can you just explain any thing more about this line.
  
  "-For example, if the automatic virus scan initiates while a movie is being watched, the application running the movie is far less likely to be starved of processor power, as the antivirus program will be assigned to a different processor core than the one running the movie playback."
  
  waiting for reply.