What are the differences between a thread pool and a process pool?

What are the differences between a thread pool and a process pool?

A thread pool uses multiple threads within a single process to handle tasks, while a process pool uses multiple processes.

Which one is more efficient for CPU-bound tasks?

For CPU-bound tasks, a process pool is generally more efficient because it can take advantage of multiple CPU cores.

Are there any downsides to using a process pool?

Yes, process pools have higher overhead due to inter-process communication and memory usage compared to thread pools.

When should I choose a thread pool over a process pool?

Choose a thread pool for I/O-bound tasks where the overhead of creating processes is not justified.