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  2. Central processing unit - Wikipedia

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    A central processing unit (CPU), also called a central processor, main processor, or just processor, is the most important processor in a given computer. [1] [2] Its electronic circuitry executes instructions of a computer program, such as arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output (I/O) operations.

  3. Processor (computing) - Wikipedia

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    In computing and computer science, a processor or processing unit is an electrical component (digital circuit) that performs operations on an external data source, usually memory or some other data stream. [1]

  4. List of Intel CPU microarchitectures - Wikipedia

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    The following is a partial list of Intel CPU microarchitectures. The list is incomplete, additional details can be found in Intel's tick–tock model, process–architecture–optimization model and Template:Intel processor roadmap.

  5. Control unit - Wikipedia

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    The control unit (CU) is a component of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that directs the operation of the processor. A CU typically uses a binary decoder to convert coded instructions into timing and control signals that direct the operation of the other units (memory, arithmetic logic unit and input and output devices, etc.).

  6. CPU (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    CPU may also refer to: Science and technology. Carboxypeptidase B2, a human enzyme; Critical Patch Update, software updates in Oracle products such as Oracle ...

  7. Nehalem (microarchitecture) - Wikipedia

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    Nehalem / n ə ˈ h eɪ l əm / [1] is the codename for Intel's 45 nm microarchitecture released in November 2008. [2] It was used in the first generation of the Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, and succeeds the older Core microarchitecture used on Core 2 processors. [3]

  8. List of Intel processors - Wikipedia

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    Intel Haswell Core i7-4771 CPU, sitting atop its original packaging that contains an OEM fan-cooled heatsink. This generational list of Intel processors attempts to present all of Intel's processors from the 4-bit 4004 (1971) to the present high-end offerings. Concise technical data is given for each product.

  9. Comparison of Intel processors - Wikipedia

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    As of 2020, the x86 architecture is used in most high end compute-intensive computers, including cloud computing, servers, workstations, and many less powerful computers, including personal computer desktops and laptops.