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An i7 processor has 2, 4 or 6 cores (depending on the model you have.) Its a quad Core can be dual core but need the model

Edit..Intel Core i7-2820QM Sandy Bridge Would be quad core

Some of them are dual cores but it is more common for them to be quad cores. Just to be safe, please provide the model of the i7 processor. (ex: i7-2600k)

EDIT: The i7-2820QM is not a dual core processor. It is a quad core (4 cores).

It's a quad core with hyperthreading so it has 4 physical cores, and 8 logical cores.