(computer hardware, of a processor) Combining two or more independent cores into a single package composed of a single integrated circuit
2007, September 11, Laurie J. Flynn, Intel Raises Its Outlook; Rival Offers New Chip, After several consecutive quarters of losing market share, Intel in recent quarters has released a host of new multicore processors, including its first quad-core chip, while A.M.D. has suffered from pricing pressure and a short-term inventory glut ... .
