Dual  processors are they worth it?

I’m about to build a new PC for PS5 extended and wanted to know if Photoshop will run significantly faster with dual  processors? Anyone tried this?

This isn't the Photoshop forum, in spite of the name, but yes dual processors is better. More than 2 is even more better. Photoshop runs significantly better with more. So does Lightroom.
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