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CPU Core

Definition
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A CPU core is an individual execution unit inside a CPU that can run instructions independently, allowing one processor package to handle multiple tasks in parallel.

Topics
Compute and Hardware Programming
Synonyms
Core Processor core
Plural
CPU cores; Cores
Related
Central Processing Unit (CPU) Software Thread Operating-System Process

Why it matters in GWAS

Most GWAS command-line tools scale with available CPU cores, so correct thread and core settings directly affect runtime and cluster throughput.

Example usage

"We set the association step to use 16 CPU cores per job to balance queue wait time and throughput."

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Software Thread Operating-System Process Compute Cluster Slurm
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References

  • Patterson DA, Hennessy JL. (2017). Computer Organization and Design.
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