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Microprocessor
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An integrated circuit that contains a CPU on a single chip.
Also: CPU
Definition
A microprocessor is a multipurpose, programmable integrated circuit that accepts digital data as input, processes it according to instructions stored in memory, and provides results as output. It is the central processing unit of a computer, executing arithmetic and logic operations, controlling data flow, and managing peripheral devices. Modern microprocessors contain billions of transistors and support multiple cores for parallel processing.
Example
“The Intel Core i9 microprocessor features 24 cores, enabling simultaneous execution of many threads for high-performance computing tasks.”
Synonyms
- CPU chip
- central processor
- processor
- chip
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Related Terms
- kernel
- thread
- process
- virtual-memory