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Processors

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Processors are electronic circuits that execute instructions and perform calculations. They act as the brain of a computer system, handling various tasks such as running programs, managing memory, and controlling input/output operations.

AP course connection

Topic 4.3: 4.3 Parallel and Distributed Computing

Unit 4

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