1.1.2 Types of processor Flashcards
(5 cards)
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CISC
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Complex Instruction Set Computer. A processor design capable of performing a large number of instructions in a single operation
2
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GPU
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Graphics Processing Unit. A specialised electronic circuit designed to rapidly manipulate memory
3
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Multicore Processor
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More than one processing unit in a processor, which can independently process instructions at the same time
4
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Parallel Processor System
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The simultaneous use of several processors to perform a single job
5
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RISC
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Reduced Instruction Set Computer. A simple, cheaper, lower powered processor with a basic range of machine instructions
