Pay for your PC in installments (up to 12 payments)A thread?
A thread is a logical unit of execution. It lets the processor distribute several tasks more effectively at the same time, for smoother performance, better responsiveness and higher efficiency.
Threads
Threads of execution
smt
Two threads per core
mULTITask
More smoothness
Streaming
OBS, Discord, browser
Gaming
Better responsiveness
2026
Heavier games and apps
What is a thread used for?
Run multiple tasks
Enables handling different operations in parallel
Smooth out multitasking
Game, Discord, browser and background apps
Help modern software
Game engines and creative tools make better use of threads
make better use of the cpu
Reduces idle time and improves efficiency
Cores vs Threads
cores
threads
Physical compute units
Logical (virtual) units per core
Each core can handle multiple threads
Optimise efficiency with multitasking and light applications
How does it work?
1. the software creates tasks
The program generates the operations to be carried out
2. the cpu breaks them down into threads
Each task is divided into several execution threads (logical)
3. the system distributes them
The scheduler distributes the threads across the available cores
4. the cores runs them more efficiently
More work completed in less time
Why is this important in 2026?
more multithreaded games
Recent engines make greater use of threads
Heavier streaming
The game isn’t alone: OBS, chat, the browser and capture run too
AI and NPU
Modern PCs can handle more tasks in parallel
Always-on multitasking
While you play, you also chat, create and consume content at the same time
How many threads do you need?
Which FlowUP PC should you choose?
Mistakes to avoid
Thinking that more threads = more FPS
Performance depends mainly on the overall balance of the configuration
E-sport at high framerate
High performance to stay competitive in FPS
Balanced gaming setup
The right mix of power, comfort and control of your budget
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