MediaTek announces first true octa-core processor

MediaTek has announced the world's first true octa core processor. Unlike the Samsung Exynos 5 octa-core processor, which only uses four active cores at a time, MediaTek's processor runs all eight cores at the same time. This results in smoother gaming, web browsing and video playback along with improved battery performance. MediaTek also claims that the eight cores can be used without overheating