computer processors
Chips that compute
Computer processors are the central chips that execute instructions in a computer—the "brain" that performs calculations and coordinates operations.
Also called CPUs (central processing units).
Processor speed and power determine how fast a computer runs: The new processor handles video editing without lag.
Modern devices may contain multiple processors or processor cores working in parallel.
- coresCentral essential parts
- core countQuantity of processing units
- microprocessorCompact computing circuit
- CPUMain computing chip
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
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computer processorsRAM
Temporary data storage hardware
hard drives · flash memory · ROM · input devices · peripherals
computer processorsmental arithmetic
Computing numbers without tools
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computer processorsanalog computers
Processors using continuous variables
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