central processing units
[ˈsentrəl ˈprɑːsesɪŋ ˈjuːnɪts]
nounpl: central processing units
unidades centrais de processamento
1. The primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing operations, executing instructions from programs and controlling the operation of all other components
Modern central processing units can execute billions of instructions per second.
As unidades centrais de processamento modernas podem executar bilhões de instruções por segundo.
2. The hardware component responsible for arithmetic, logic, and control operations within a computing system
The performance of your computer depends heavily on the quality of its central processing unit.
O desempenho do seu computador depende muito da qualidade de sua unidade central de processamento.
In both Brazilian and American tech communities, the term is predominantly abbreviated as 'CPU' or 'CPUs' in everyday conversation. The full term 'central processing units' is more commonly used in formal documentation, academic contexts, and official specifications. Portuguese tech professionals often use 'processador' as a simpler alternative to the full term.
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