Pleas guys let me know if Im right here. Was there such a Mac Pro 2.66 Dual Core? Or that should be a Quad Core? I just remember when Mac Pro was introduced the standard was Quad Core right? Can someone explain a little bit more please. A friend of a friend of mine is selling a Used Mac Pro 2.66 Dual Core. And I asked if its a Quad Core. He said no its a Dual Core. Is that right? It know Quad Core was a standard when they switch to Intel? I couldn't argue with the guy since he think he's a mac genius. I just want to prove him wrong if Im right!? lol . Help on Mac Pro's please.
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Dual Core and Quad Core Macs?
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I was hoping you show up Rick!
yes he said 2 x 2.66 dual core and I told him that's quad. And he replied no that's dual. A said ok.
yeah if its 2 dual core thats quad. And I also dont recall that they have a single dual core only a single quad core and thats 2.8. Thanks Rick!
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Based on Intel's next-generation Core micro-architecture, the two 2.66 GHz 64-bit dual-core Intel Xeon processors combine both high performance and power efficiency. Augmenting the speed delivered by the processors, the system architecture features 1.33 GHz dual independent front-side buses that maximize the performance of the dual-core, dual-processor system and deliver maximum processor bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. It also offers an enhanced SSE3 vector engine. Capable of delivering 128-bit vector computations in a single cycle, the SSE3 vector engine accelerates data manipulation by simultaneously applying a single instruction to multiple data--ideal for transforming large sets of data, such as applying a filter to an image or rendering a video effect.
Because Intel designed this dual-core Xeon to be more efficient, it consumes less power than similar workstation-level processors, so your system fans don't have to work as hard to keep them cool. Working with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, it also continues the tradition of enabling 64-bit computation. Ideal for scientific applications, the 64-bit Intel Xeon processors can express the extreme precision needed for floating-point mathematics and to express integers up to 18 billion billion.
Based on Intel's next-generation Core micro-architecture, the two 2.66 GHz 64-bit dual-core Intel Xeon processors combine both high performance and power efficiency. Augmenting the speed delivered by the processors, the system architecture features 1.33 GHz dual independent front-side buses that maximize the performance of the dual-core, dual-processor system and deliver maximum processor bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. It also offers an enhanced SSE3 vector engine. Capable of delivering 128-bit vector computations in a single cycle, the SSE3 vector engine accelerates data manipulation by simultaneously applying a single instruction to multiple data--ideal for transforming large sets of data, such as applying a filter to an image or rendering a video effect.
Because Intel designed this dual-core Xeon to be more efficient, it consumes less power than similar workstation-level processors, so your system fans don't have to work as hard to keep them cool. Working with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, it also continues the tradition of enabling 64-bit computation. Ideal for scientific applications, the 64-bit Intel Xeon processors can express the extreme precision needed for floating-point mathematics and to express integers up to 18 billion billion.
Come on Rick why'd you have to include that made me more confused.:Oops:
But anyways I've attached what was on Apple refurbished site. It says Quad? 4 Cores?
ITs a good deal actually for $1900. 2 19" monitors and bunch of softwares including CS2. Although some minor scratches.
But anyways I've attached what was on Apple refurbished site. It says Quad? 4 Cores?
ITs a good deal actually for $1900. 2 19" monitors and bunch of softwares including CS2. Although some minor scratches.
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FatCat
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Bill Modzel
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I'm answering this on my Mac Pro 2x2.66.
Two dual core processors. Great machine.
Two dual core processors. Great machine.
CL Graphics
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I just bought one. It has 2 -2.66 duo core processors. Mac calls it a 4 core. Mine was built in January 2008. Hope this helps.