processor
Data handling unit
A processor is something that processes—that is, performs a series of operations on something to change or prepare it.
In computing, a processor (or microprocessor) is the chip that executes instructions and performs calculations, the brain of a computer: My laptop has a fast processor but not much memory.
Food processors chop, blend, and mix ingredients.
Word processors are software applications for creating and editing text documents.
A person who processes applications, claims, or data may also be called a processor.
Main computing chip
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
chipset · motherboard · core · multicore · cache · register · instruction set · microarchitecture
Exceeding manufacturer's speed specifications
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
- throughputProcessing rate over time
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- latencyDelay in system response
multithreading · pipelining · parallelism · turbo · cores · efficiency · bottleneck · optimization
Motorized food puréeing appliance
- CuisinartKitchen appliance manufacturer
- choppingCutting into pieces
- pureeingBlending to smoothness
- bladeFlat cutting edge
pulse · slicing · shredding · mixing · grinding · kitchen · appliance · bowl
Semiconductor corporation from California
Mental knowledge acquisition
- thoughtMental concept or reflection
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- memoryMind's retention capacity
- perceptionMental interpretation of stimuli
intelligence · consciousness · mental · decision-making · learning · pattern recognition · problem-solving · executive function
Grammatical structure extraction
- transformationThorough change in form
- conversionAct of changing states
- encodingConverting data to format
- compressionForcing into smaller space
CPU
Main computing chip
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
semiconductor · chipset · motherboard · core · multicore · cache · register · instruction set · microarchitecture · socket
overclocking
Exceeding manufacturer's speed specifications
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
- throughputProcessing rate over time
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
latency · multithreading · pipelining · parallelism · turbo · cores · efficiency · bottleneck · optimization · hyperthreading
blender
Motorized food puréeing appliance
blade · pulse · slicing · shredding · mixing · grinding · kitchen · appliance · bowl · attachment
Intel
Semiconductor corporation from California
cognition
Mental knowledge acquisition
- thoughtMental concept or reflection
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- memoryMind's retention capacity
perception · intelligence · consciousness · mental · decision-making · learning · pattern recognition · problem-solving · executive function
parsing
Grammatical structure extraction
- transformationThorough change in form
- conversionAct of changing states
- encodingConverting data to format
compression · rendering · filtering · analysis · pipeline
- roboticsrobot, android, humanoid, robotic arm, servo
- Microchipschip, CPU, microchip, IC, integrated circuit
- processorsCPU, Intel Core, Pentium, microchip, core
- tech trendsAI, digital transformation, 5G, VR, AR
- CPU Architectureinstruction set, CPU, register, microarchitecture, registers
- embedded systemsmicrocontroller, microcontrollers, firmware, embedded systems, bare metal
processormemory
Mind's retention capacity
storage · RAM · hard drive · SSD · cache
processorinput device
Hardware accepting user commands
output device · display · keyboard · monitor · peripheral
- food processorMotorized chopping appliance
- in the processCurrently being carried out
- democratic processesMethods for collective governance
- funeral processionFormal journey to interment
- processed foodIndustrially manufactured edibles
- processing plantsFacilities transforming raw materials
process, procession, processed, processing, unprocessed, processes, word processor, processors, processional