Understanding Parallel Hardware: Multiprocessors, Hyperthreading, Dual-Core, Multicore and FPGAs

Parallel hardware is becoming a ubiquitous component in computer processing technology. Where uniprocessor once ruled, chip architectures have since evolved to allow engineers greater performance gains. Learn the difference between common parallel hardware architectures found in the marketplace today, including Multiprocessor, Hyperthreading, Dual-Core, Multicore and FPGAs.