Does the i3 4000m use same cores all the time or any two of 4 cores at one time ?

[Guest]

I have a program that seem's to show the 13 4000m not using same two cores but using any two cores of 4 at any one time. Could that be ?

 

[sunder25]

I3 4km has 2 cores with hyperthreading. probably that is why only 2 cores are shown as being used.

 

[FiL]

depends on the OS and the scheduler, and the individual applications running.

The i3 4000M has 2 cores and 4 threads (if HT is on)

An operating system will attempt to spread load as best it can between all 4 threads.

You can pin certain applications to individual cores if you wish.