Types of Processor Flashcards
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CISC
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(Complex Instruction Set Computer)
Processor with a wide range of complex instructions; easier for programmers but slower execution.
2
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RISC
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(Reduced Instruction Set Computer)
Processor with a smaller set of simpler instructions; faster execution but harder to program.
3
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Multicore Processor
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CPU with multiple cores for parallel processing.
4
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Parallel Processing
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Using multiple processors or cores to perform tasks simultaneously.
5
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GPU
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(Graphics Processing Unit)
Specialized processor for handling graphics and parallel processing tasks.
6
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Von Neumann Architecture
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Traditional CPU design where instructions and data share the same memory.
7
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Harvard Architecture
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CPU design where instructions and data are stored in separate memory units.
