diff --git a/tests/parallel/dynare.ini b/tests/parallel/dynare.ini
index adf3a67d4..08e8c69f4 100644
--- a/tests/parallel/dynare.ini
+++ b/tests/parallel/dynare.ini
@@ -12,7 +12,8 @@ GlobalInitFile = ./init.m
 [node]
 Name = n1
 ComputerName = localhost
-CPUnbr = [1:2]
+CPUnbr = [1:8]
+NumberOfThreadsPerJob = 2
 
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