QMaster only showing 1 instance for i5 macbook pro

QMaster is only showing 1 instance for core i5 macbook pro. This is a dual core i5.
So still, I can only use one core. It only shows 50% of the preocessor being used and 50% is Idle in Activity monitor.
Long render times. Like 18 hours of render for 90 minutes of video 720 HD in Compressor.
So when I press "Share" for Compressor in QMater the "Options for Selected Service" is greyed out and only set to 1 instance.
Thanks

OK so back to Compressor. I am using Compressor and it is only USING 50% of the computer according to my Activity Monitor. Any thoughts?
When I look at my Windows computer it has a duel core system as well and uses 98% of the the processor according to its' monitor.
If you can't think of anything, that's cool, but just wondering if anyone has had a similar issue. Just wanting to chit chat. I don't really think I need to get a hulk deskop computer when Apple advertises that I can upgrade to a Quadcore (8 virtual core) macbook pro and be fine with that. Although I am using just the i5 duel core right now.

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