{"id":17946,"date":"2022-06-10T18:34:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T16:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=17946"},"modified":"2023-05-05T16:10:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T14:10:17","slug":"check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many CPU Cores &#038; Threads Do You have? [How To Check]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843d4ddf488\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843d4ddf488\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843d4ddf488\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#What_Are_CPU_Cores_and_Threads\" title=\"What Are CPU Cores and Threads?\">What Are CPU Cores and Threads?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#Multi-threading_and_Hyper-threading_Explained\" title=\"Multi-threading and Hyper-threading Explained\">Multi-threading and Hyper-threading Explained<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#How_to_Check_How_Many_CPU_Cores_and_Threads_are_In_Your_CPU\" title=\"How to Check How Many CPU Cores and Threads are In Your CPU?\">How to Check How Many CPU Cores and Threads are In Your CPU?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#Task_Manager_in_Windows_OS\" title=\"Task Manager in Windows OS\">Task Manager in Windows OS<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#CPU_Specifications\" title=\"CPU Specifications\">CPU Specifications<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#System_Information_in_Windows_OS\" title=\"System Information in Windows OS\">System Information in Windows OS<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#Third-Party_Software\" title=\"Third-Party Software\">Third-Party Software<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#How_Do_I_Check_My_Number_of_CPU_Cores_and_Threads\" title=\"How Do I Check My Number of CPU Cores and Threads?\">How Do I Check My Number of CPU Cores and Threads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#How_Many_Cores_Do_I_Need_in_2022\" title=\"How Many Cores Do I Need in 2022?\">How Many Cores Do I Need in 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#Whats_the_Difference_between_CPU_Cores_and_Threads\" title=\"What\u2019s the Difference between CPU Cores and Threads?\">What\u2019s the Difference between CPU Cores and Threads?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-how-many-cpu-cores-threads\/#Over_To_You\" title=\"Over To You\">Over To You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The number of cores and threads your CPU has depends on several different factors including its brand, model, and generation.<\/p>\n<p>Both numbers have constantly been on the rise for both <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/intel-core-vs-amd-ryzen\/\">AMD and Intel chips<\/a>, with newer generation CPUs typically having more physical cores than their older counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019re probably wondering how many cores and threads your particular processor has and whether or not it is powerful enough for the things you do on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>Before we delve any deeper into <em>that<\/em> whole topic, however, we first need to cover the basics!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_CPU_Cores_and_Threads\"><\/span><strong>What Are CPU Cores and Threads?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a world of difference when it comes to cores and threads, and yet they\u2019re <em>both<\/em> incredibly important.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A CPU core is a <em>physical<\/em> component within your processor and is used for executing various computational tasks and workloads<\/li>\n<li>A CPU thread is a <em>virtual<\/em> component that helps central processing units handle workloads more efficiently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To put it as succinctly as possible:<\/p>\n<p><strong>CPU cores are physical cores; CPU threads are logical cores with roughly 50% efficiency of their physical counterparts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17854\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work.jpg\" alt=\"How do cores work\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17854 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How do cores work\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-do-cores-work.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>You can think of CPU cores as a person\u2019s mouth which does all the eating, and threads as the hands which organize the workflow, chop up bigger pieces, and create an efficient eating workflow.<\/p>\n<p>For a more detailed breakdown, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/cpu-cores-vs-logical-processors-threads\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multi-threading_and_Hyper-threading_Explained\"><\/span><strong>Multi-threading and Hyper-threading Explained<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We all know that the processor is the brain of the whole system; CPUs with more cores and threads, therefore, are faster because they can organize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously and at a more rapid pace.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably also heard of hyper-threading and multi-threading. <strong>While they might <em>sound<\/em> similar, they\u2019re actually two vastly different things.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hyper-threading was originally developed by Intel, and it efficiently \u201ctricks\u201d operating systems into thinking there are additional separate cores present.<\/p>\n<p>So if you happen to have a dual-core Intel processor <em>with<\/em> hyper-threading, your OS will see it as a CPU with two physical and <em>four<\/em> logical cores. Without hyper-threading, the number of logical cores would be halved.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17960\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors.jpg\" alt=\"What Are Logical Processors\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17960 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"What Are Logical Processors\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/What-Are-Logical-Processors.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Simultaneous multi-threading (commonly referred to as SMT) is an AMD technology that works in a similar manner but is not quite as efficient.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_How_Many_CPU_Cores_and_Threads_are_In_Your_CPU\"><\/span><strong>How to Check How Many CPU Cores and Threads are In Your CPU?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are multiple ways for you to check how many cores and threads your particular processor has:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Task_Manager_in_Windows_OS\"><\/span><strong>Task Manager in Windows OS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Enter Windows Task Manager by either pressing <strong>CTRL+ALT+DEL<\/strong> and choosing it from the list, or directly by pressing <strong>CTRL+SHIFT+ESC<\/strong>. Click on More Details in the bottom left (if you don\u2019t have it on by default) and select the Performance tab.<\/p>\n<p>Once there, click on the CPU tab on the left. You are now presented with a ton of different information, including the number of (physical) cores and logical processors (cores).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14151\" style=\"width: 645px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14151\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-14151 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/logical-processors-and-cores-in-the-windows-task-m.jpeg\" alt=\"Logical Processors and Cores in the Windows Task Manager\" width=\"645\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/logical-processors-and-cores-in-the-windows-task-m.jpeg 645w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/logical-processors-and-cores-in-the-windows-task-m-300x260.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14151\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-14151 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20645%20560%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Logical Processors and Cores in the Windows Task Manager\" width=\"645\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20645%20560%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 645w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/logical-processors-and-cores-in-the-windows-task-m.jpeg 645w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/logical-processors-and-cores-in-the-windows-task-m-300x260.jpeg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/logical-processors-and-cores-in-the-windows-task-m.jpeg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-14151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Windows Taskmanager shows 4 cores, and 8 threads on this Intel CPU<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We\u2019re looking at Task Manager Performance stats for an Intel Core i7-4790. This particular processor has 4 physical cores and 8 logical processors, which means it supports Intel\u2019s Hyper-Threading technology.<\/p>\n<p>Not all CPUs will come with 2 threads per core, though, and there are also things like P- and E-cores in a single CPU, which means <em>some<\/em> cores have hyperthreading and <em>some don't.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/p-cores-vs-e-cores\/\">Intel P- vs. E-Core Article<\/a> has some in-depth info on this subject if you'd like to learn more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CPU_Specifications\"><\/span><strong>CPU Specifications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have access to your PC right now and are eager to find out how many cores and threads you have at your disposal, you can always find an answer through a quick Google search- <strong>provided you know your CPU model<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you know your CPU model, finding its specification sheet will only take about a minute! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For instance, here\u2019s the official <a href=\"https:\/\/ark.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/ark\/products\/80806\/intel-core-i74790-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-00-ghz.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">specification sheet<\/a> for the aforementioned Intel Core i7-4790. It includes all information available from the Task Manager <em>and then some<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"System_Information_in_Windows_OS\"><\/span><strong>System Information in Windows OS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a Windows user, you can also find out how many cores and threads your CPU has by opening your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/System_Information_(Windows)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">System Information<\/a>. This nifty little app will provide you with everything you\u2019re looking for!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17950\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17950\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17950\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/word-image-10.png\" alt=\"System Information\" width=\"975\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/word-image-10.png 975w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/word-image-10-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/word-image-10-768x161.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17950\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-17950 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20975%20204%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"System Information\" width=\"975\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20975%20204%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/word-image-10.png 975w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/word-image-10-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/word-image-10-768x161.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/word-image-10.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">System Information<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019ll also give you a rundown of your system, and that includes your motherboard model, amount of RAM, total virtual memory, BIOS version, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Just type in &#8220;sysinfo&#8221; or &#8220;system info&#8221; into your Windows search bar to launch it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Third-Party_Software\"><\/span><strong>Third-Party Software<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last but not least, you can examine your core and thread count with third-party software.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuid.com\/softwares\/cpu-z.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPU-Z<\/a> is a fine example; it does the exact same thing as System Information but in a more visually palatable way (and it\u2019s free, too).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17961\" style=\"width: 806px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17961\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17961\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/CPU-Z-CPU-Specifications.jpg\" alt=\"CPU-Z CPU Specifications\" width=\"806\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/CPU-Z-CPU-Specifications.jpg 806w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/CPU-Z-CPU-Specifications-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/CPU-Z-CPU-Specifications-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/CPU-Z-CPU-Specifications-768x766.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17961\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17961 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20806%20804%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"CPU-Z CPU Specifications\" width=\"806\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20806%20804%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 806w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/CPU-Z-CPU-Specifications.jpg 806w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/CPU-Z-CPU-Specifications-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/CPU-Z-CPU-Specifications-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/CPU-Z-CPU-Specifications-768x766.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/CPU-Z-CPU-Specifications.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-17961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ark.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/ark\/products\/213803\/intel-core-i711800h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel Core i7-11800H<\/a> result in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuid.com\/softwares\/cpu-z.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPU-Z<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>CPU-Z also gives you information about your CPU\u2019s max TDP (thermal design power), clock and cache info, core voltage, and much more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To summarize: CPU cores are physical components of your processor.<\/p>\n<p>CPU threads, on the other hand, represent the number of logical processing cores or, to put it a bit differently, the number of processes your CPU cores can handle.<\/p>\n<p>As for how many<em> CPU <\/em>cores and threads should you have, I\u2019m afraid it all depends on your workload. Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-many-cpu-cores-do-i-need\/\">we've written an in-depth guide on just that<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Check_My_Number_of_CPU_Cores_and_Threads\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Check My Number of CPU Cores and Threads?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are four simple ways for you to check how many cores and threads your CPU has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Through System Information<\/li>\n<li>Through Windows Task Manager<\/li>\n<li>With third-party software like CPU-Z<\/li>\n<li>By checking the official spec sheet of your CPU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Cores_Do_I_Need_in_2022\"><\/span><strong>How Many Cores Do I Need in 2022?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That depends on your workload.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re gaming or <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-computer-3d-modeling-rendering\/\">3D modeling<\/a>, or running any kind of demanding workload, your tasks will typically benefit more from higher clock speeds than a higher core count. These types of tasks usually max out at four cores, although it varies wildly from one program to the next.<\/p>\n<p>As for passive workloads like CPU-based rendering, you\u2019ll be able to use <em>all<\/em> of your cores and threads; hyper-threading and SMT should, therefore, be at the top of your list of priorities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Difference_between_CPU_Cores_and_Threads\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the Difference between CPU Cores and Threads?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In short, the only difference is that CPU cores are physical components, whereas threads are their virtual counterparts and are in charge of improving efficiency and helping out with complex workloads.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_To_You\"><\/span><strong>Over To You<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Have you found out the core and thread count of your CPU? Will the numbers suffice for your workload and use-case scenario? Leave a <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> below or on our<a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\"> forum<\/a> and let me know if you have any other questions.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The number of cores and threads your CPU has depends on several different factors including its brand, model, and generation. Both numbers have constantly been on the rise for both AMD and Intel chips, with newer generation CPUs typically having more physical cores than their older counterparts. 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