Maureen Mauricio Philippine

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Processor may refer to:

In computing:

  • Central processing unit (CPU), the part of a computer that interprets instructions, in case of a multi-core processor it refers to multiple CPU's.
  • Microprocessor, a CPU on one chip as part of a microcomputer
  • Graphics processing unit (GPU / VPU), a dedicated graphics rendering device for a personal computer or game console
  • Physics processing unit (PPU), a dedicated microprocessor designed to handle the calculations of physics
  • Digital signal processor, a specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processing
  • Network processor, a microprocessor specifically targeted at the networking application domain
  • Front end processor, a helper processor for communication between a host computer and other devices
  • Coprocessor
    • Arithmetic logic unit
    • Floating point unit
  • Data processor, a system that translates or converts between different data formats
  • Word processor, a computer application used for the production of printable material
  • Audio processor, used in studios and radio stations

In other uses:

  • Food processor, a machine for preparing food