hybrid processor
[ˈhaɪ.brɪd ˈprɑː.ses.ər]
nounmasculinepl: hybrid processors / processadores híbridos
processador híbrido
1. A computing processor that combines two or more different types of processing cores or architectures (such as CPU and GPU, or performance and efficiency cores) on a single chip to optimize performance and power consumption
Modern smartphones use hybrid processors that combine high-performance cores with energy-efficient cores.
Os smartphones modernos usam processadores híbridos que combinam núcleos de alto desempenho com núcleos energeticamente eficientes.
2. A processor designed to handle both general-purpose computing and specialized tasks (such as machine learning or graphics processing) within a single unit
The new laptop features a hybrid processor capable of handling both office tasks and video editing seamlessly.
O novo laptop possui um processador híbrido capaz de lidar com tarefas de escritório e edição de vídeo perfeitamente.
Hybrid processors have become increasingly prevalent in both Brazilian and Portuguese markets as manufacturers (Apple, Qualcomm, MediaTek) promote them for improved battery life and performance. In Brazil, tech enthusiasts and professionals readily adopt the English term 'hybrid processor' alongside its Portuguese equivalent, reflecting the global nature of technology discussions. This terminology is found in major Brazilian tech publications like TechTudo and in consumer electronics marketing.
Related Idioms & Phrases
best of both worlds - referring to combining different processor types for optimal results
power and performance balance - the key advantage of hybrid processors
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