A microprocessor is a computer processor that incorporates the functions of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) on a single integrated circuit (IC), or at most a few integrated circuits. The microprocessor is a multipurpose, programmable device that accepts digital data as input, processes it according to instructions stored in its memory, and provides results as output. It is an example of sequential digital logic, as it has internal memory. Microprocessors operate on numbers and symbols represented in the binary numeral system.
Over the years different designs of microprocessors have been integrated such as:
The 32-bit designs are usually found in cell-phones and some old model personal computers, while the 64-bit is the most recent and is found in almost all personal computers manufactured. These more recent computers also contain multi-core processors such as dual-core or core-2-duo, however these are becoming too common and quad-core processors are now being implemented for faster and more efficient processing power.
Over the years different designs of microprocessors have been integrated such as:
- 8-bit designs
- 12-bit designs
- 16-bit designs
- 32-bit designs
- 64-bit designs
- Multi-core processors
The 32-bit designs are usually found in cell-phones and some old model personal computers, while the 64-bit is the most recent and is found in almost all personal computers manufactured. These more recent computers also contain multi-core processors such as dual-core or core-2-duo, however these are becoming too common and quad-core processors are now being implemented for faster and more efficient processing power.
Images of AMD Processors and Graphics Cards found in computers
Image of a MSI motherboard: