Is Multi-Threaded algorithm required to make use of Multi-core processors?

Question

I was just wondering whether we actually need the algorithm to be muti-threaded if it must make use of the multi-core processors or will the jvm make use of multiple core\'s eve

Answer 1

I dont think using multi-threaded algorithm will make use of multi-core processors effectively unless coded for effectiveness. Here is a nice article which talks about making use of multi-core processors for developers -

http://java.dzone.com/news/building-multi-core-ready-java