What do you mean by CPU?

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    Kajal Kumari | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago
    CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. It is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing of data and instructions that are inputted by the user or software. The CPU acts as the "brain" of the computer and is responsible for executing instructions, performing calculations, and coordinating the operation of other components such as memory, input/output devices, and storage devices. The performance of a CPU is measured in terms of clock speed, which is the number of cycles per second that the CPU can execute instructions, and the number of cores, which is the number of independent processing units w
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    Sunil Soni Management & IT Consultant | Scholar-Level 18

    8 years ago
    CPU in generic term used for Central Processing Unit. A CPU is the hardware within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system. If you are looking for any other answer, submit a detailed specific query to answer.

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