Types of processor Flashcards
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CISC
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Complex Instruction Set Computer
Processors that try and accomplish tasks in as few lines as possible
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RISC
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Reduced instruction set computer
Processor that is slower for carrying out complex commands but quick for basic tasks
3
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GPU
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Graphical Processing Unit helps handle the graphics related work
4
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Multicore System
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An integrated circuit that has two or more processor cores for enhanced performance
5
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Parallel Processor System
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A system that can process data simultaneously to complete tasks more quickly
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