Multithreading v/s Distributed processing ?

[truebs]

Hi ,

How does multithreading and distributed processing differ ?
Especially, when we say an ASIC tool say Hercules/ Calibre can run both ways ?

Thanks,

 

[agent_009]

Major difference is that Multithreading enables you to use your processor more efficiently and usually results in a faster performance (sometimes multithreading can be necessary even if it is slower).

Parallel Processing allows you to use more than 1 processor. But parallel processing designs require great deal of care and caution. If not done properly, it can decrease speed/performance of your program.

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