title: MATLAB and using multiple cores to run calculations
body: <p>Hey all. Im trying to sort out how to get MATLAB running as best as possible. I have a pretty decent new machine. </p>
  
  <p>12GB RAM
  Core i7 3.2Ghz Cpu
  and lots of free space. 
  and a strong graphics card.</p>
  
  <p>However when I run the benchmark test of MATLAB (command bench) it lists the computer as being near the worst, around a Windows XP single core 1.7Ghz machine. </p>
  
  <p>Any ideas why and how I can improve this??</p>
  
  <p>Thanks very much</p>