processor core
[prə-ˈse-sər kȯr]
nounpl: processor cores
núcleo de processador
1. An independent processing unit within a CPU capable of executing instructions and performing calculations simultaneously with other cores
Modern CPUs often feature multiple processor cores to improve performance and multitasking capabilities.
CPUs modernos frequentemente possuem múltiplos núcleos de processador para melhorar o desempenho e a capacidade multitarefa.
2. A single execution unit that can handle its own instruction set and cache memory within a multi-core processor
Each processor core can independently run different threads or tasks.
Cada núcleo de processador pode executar independentemente diferentes threads ou tarefas.
The term 'processor core' is primarily used in technical and computing contexts globally. In Brazil and Portugal, 'núcleo de processador' is the standard translation used by tech professionals, students, and in educational materials. The concept became more culturally relevant as multi-core processors became standard in consumer devices around the 2010s, leading to widespread adoption of this terminology in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking technical communities.
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