A CPU, or central processing unit, is a vital part of your computer or phone, and is responsible for executing every command you or an app makes.
What's a CPU made of? What's the difference between a CPU and a GPU? Read our layman's overview of the central processing unit, or CPU. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a ...
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What Is a CPU?

A CPU or central processing unit is a computer system's most powerful and important component. CPUs are integrated circuits: solid-state components found in devices of all kinds, from phones and ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Building your first computer is a memory worth cherishing for years, and the amount of research that goes into picking the right parts is what ...
In the eighties, computer processors became faster and faster, while memory access times stagnated and hindered additional performance increases. Something had to be done to speed up memory access and ...
Apple did an interesting thing when it revealed its new M4 iPad Pro: of the four storage options available, the 1TB and 2TB models come with an M4 chip with 10 CPU cores. The lower-priced 256GB and ...
If your Intel CPU is acting up, rest easy — it’s not just you. In fact, the owners of some of Intel’s best processors have been going through a rough time lately — and that even includes game ...
Nvidia said Tuesday that it plans to integrate its Grace CPU and ConnectX-9 SuperNIC into the next-generation BlueField-4 DPU ...