processors
Chips that compute
Processors are devices or systems that handle, transform, or manage something.
In computing, a processor (or microprocessor) is the chip that executes instructions—the brain of a computer: The new laptop has a faster processor.
Food processors chop and blend ingredients.
Word processors are software for creating documents.
In business, payment processors handle credit card transactions.
The term extends to people who process applications, claims, or data.
Main computing chip
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
transistor · circuit · core · multicore · cache · Intel · AMD · ARM
Frequency unit, billions
- overclockingExceeding manufacturer's speed specifications
- latencyDelay in system response
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- throughputProcessing rate over time
multithreading · benchmarking · turbo · pipelining · cores · cycles · frequency · thermal
Finite problem-solving procedure
- computationMathematical processing work
- analyticsSystematic examination of datasets
- parserSyntax-interpreting program
- compilerSource-to-machine-code translator
interpreter · handler · pipeline · batch · stream · ETL · transformation · aggregation
CPU
Main computing chip
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
silicon · transistor · circuit · core · multicore · cache · Intel · AMD · ARM · chip
gigahertz
Frequency unit, billions
- overclockingExceeding manufacturer's speed specifications
- latencyDelay in system response
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
throughput · multithreading · benchmarking · turbo · pipelining · cores · cycles · frequency · thermal · efficiency
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
- computationMathematical processing work
- analyticsSystematic examination of datasets
- parserSyntax-interpreting program
compiler · interpreter · handler · pipeline · batch · stream · ETL · transformation · aggregation · filtering
blender
Motorized food puréeing appliance
grinder · Cuisinart · blade · pulse · shred · slice · dice · puree · emulsify · knead
mill
Grain-crushing facility
- grinderCrushing or sharpening device
- crusherDevice reducing solids smaller
- pulverizerDevice that grinds finely
granulator · ore · cement · grain · flour · mineral · powder · milling · grinding · gristmill
- manufactured goodsautomobiles, appliances, auto parts, cars, trucks
- technologyelectronics, computing, computer, internet, social media
- electronicscomputer, resistors, capacitors, TVs, TV
- techsoftware, hardware, code, coding, programming
- tech industrysoftware, computers, semiconductors, hardware, Amazon
- industrial workersfactory workers, assembly workers, laborers, maintenance crews, maintenance crew
processorsmemory
Mind's retention capacity
storage · RAM · hard drives · flash memory · storage devices
processorssuppliers
Those who furnish goods
producers · consumers · end users · originators · harvesters
processorsrepositories
Places for storing things
buffers · containers · holders · receptacles
- food processorMotorized chopping appliance
- word processorsSoftware for writing documents
- computer processorCalculating chip in machines
- data processorMachine handling information
- central processorMain computational unit
- image processorSystem that modifies visuals
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