central processing unit
Also known as processor, CPU
central computer component that executes instructions
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A central processing unit (CPU) is the main component inside a computer that reads and executes the instructions that tell the computer what to do. It matters because without it, a computer cannot perform any of its functions, from running applications to displaying information on your screen.
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A high-end consumer CPU made by Intel: an Intel Core i9-14900KF
Inside a central processing unit: The integrated circuit of Intel's Xeon 3060, first manufactured in 2006