What is CPU?
Central Processing Unit
It is the main brain of the computer that performs and manages all operations.
Overview
The processor is the part that processes every command you give to your computer. When you press a key or open an application, the CPU receives that request, calculates it and sends the result to your screen. It is the mathematical intelligence of the computer.
How it works
It works by performing billions of small operations per second. The speed of your software depends largely on how fast the CPU can perform these operations.
Where it is used
It is at the heart of all kinds of digital devices, from smartphones to supercomputers.
Commonly confused with
Mixed with GPU; While the GPU deals with visual and parallel tasks, the CPU deals with general logical tasks.
Frequently asked questions
What does CPU core mean?
They are small independent processing units within a processor that can perform multiple tasks at the same time.
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