- (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing Example - " the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the ...

Whenever we discuss computers, one term that frequently appears is ‘CPU’. Whether you are buying a new laptop, setting up a ...

CPU (Central Processing Unit) - otherwise known as a processor - is an electronic circuit that can execute computer programs. Both the miniaturization and standardization of CPUs have increased their ...

The identification of a particular CPU. One of Intel's x86 instructions is CPU-ID, which is executed to find out what the capabilities and performance level of the current machine are. THIS DEFINITION ...

The amount of time it takes for the CPU to execute a set of instructions and generally excludes the waiting time for input and output. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction ...