What is a Microprocessor ?
| Microprocessor |
| The micro-processor handles the logic operations in a computer, such as adding, subtracting, and copying. A set of instructions in the chip design tells the micro-processor what to do, but different applications can give instructions to the micro-processor as well. Chip speeds are measured in megahertz (MHz), so a 120-MHz chip is twice as fast as a 60-MHz chip. However, that doesn't mean your computer will run all tasks twice as fast, as speed is also influenced by other factors, such as the design of the software you're running, the operating system you're using, and so on. |
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