computer architecture
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nounfemininepl: computer architectures / arquiteturas de computador
arquitetura de computador
1. The conceptual design and fundamental operational structure of a computer system, including the organization of its hardware components and the way they interact
Modern computer architecture relies on multi-core processors to improve performance.
A arquitetura de computador moderna depende de processadores multi-núcleo para melhorar o desempenho.
2. The set of rules and methods that describe the functionality, organization, and implementation of computer systems
The course covers von Neumann computer architecture and its variations.
O curso aborda a arquitetura de computador de von Neumann e suas variações.
3. The discipline that deals with the design and construction of computer systems at the hardware level
Computer architecture is essential for optimizing system performance and efficiency.
A arquitetura de computador é essencial para otimizar o desempenho e a eficiência do sistema.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'arquitetura de computador' is the standard academic and technical term, though English speakers in the tech industry often use the English term directly. In the USA, the term is fundamental to computer science education and professional discourse, especially in Silicon Valley and tech hubs. The field has English terminology that is widely understood internationally among computer scientists and engineers.
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