diff --git a/website/source/docs/builders/vmware-iso.html.md.erb b/website/source/docs/builders/vmware-iso.html.md.erb
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@@ -101,6 +101,7 @@ builder.
 -   `cpus` (number) - The number of cpus to use when building the VM.
 
 -   `cores` (number) - The number of cores per socket to use when building the VM.
+    This corresponds to the `cpuid.coresPerSocket` option in the .vmx file.
 
 -   `cdrom_adapter_type` (string) - The adapter type (or bus) that will be used
     by the cdrom device. This is chosen by default based on the disk adapter