Can anyone explain what kind of programs use only single or double cores, as opposed quad/octo cores on CPUs. I know many programs don't make use of 8 cores, but what makes use of 4 cores. Does a web browser and other simple programs utilise 4 cores or only 1 or 2? Is performance on the first core or two more important for most typical computing tasks, than from 4 to 8+?
TLDR how do you decide if superior single core performance is more important than better 8+ core performance, and in what circumstances is 8+ core performance more important?
TLDR how do you decide if superior single core performance is more important than better 8+ core performance, and in what circumstances is 8+ core performance more important?