secondary processor
[ˈsɛkənderi prəˈsɛsər]
nounpl: secondary processors
processador secundário
1. A computer processor that operates as a backup or supplementary processing unit, typically supporting the primary processor in handling computational tasks
The system uses a secondary processor to handle background tasks while the primary processor manages critical operations.
O sistema utiliza um processador secundário para gerenciar tarefas em segundo plano enquanto o processador primário gerencia operações críticas.
2. In multiprocessor systems, an additional CPU core or separate processing unit that shares computational load
Modern computers often employ a secondary processor for graphics rendering to improve overall performance.
Computadores modernos frequentemente usam um processador secundário para renderização de gráficos a fim de melhorar o desempenho geral.
This is primarily technical jargon used in computing and IT fields in both Brazil and the United States. The term is standardized across both countries' computing industries with minimal regional variation. It reflects the globalized nature of technology terminology.
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