heterogeneous processor
[ˌhet.ər.oʊˈdʒiː.ni.əs ˈprɑː.ses.ər]
nounpl: heterogeneous processors
processador heterogêneo
1. A computing system that combines multiple types of processors or processing units with different architectures, instruction sets, or capabilities working together to execute tasks
Modern smartphones use heterogeneous processors that combine high-performance cores with energy-efficient cores.
Smartphones modernos usam processadores heterogêneos que combinam núcleos de alto desempenho com núcleos energeticamente eficientes.
2. In parallel computing, a system where different types of hardware accelerators (CPU, GPU, TPU, FPGA) work in conjunction to process data
The research team implemented a heterogeneous processor architecture combining CPUs and GPUs for machine learning tasks.
A equipe de pesquisa implementou uma arquitetura de processador heterogêneo combinando CPUs e GPUs para tarefas de aprendizado de máquina.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in computing, electronics engineering, and academic contexts. Both in Brazil and the USA, professionals often use the English term 'heterogeneous processor' even when speaking Portuguese, particularly in technical documentation and academic papers. The concept became increasingly relevant with mobile computing advancement, where devices like iPhones and Android smartphones popularized heterogeneous processor designs for better battery efficiency.
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