Processor

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Processor may refer to:

• Central processing unit (CPU), the part of a computer that interprets instructions
• Microprocessor, a CPU on one chip as part of a microcomputer
• Graphics processing unit, a dedicated graphics rendering device for a personal computer or game console
• Physics processing unit, a dedicated microprocessor designed to handle the calculations of physics
• Digital signal processor, a specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processing
• Front end processor, a helper processor for communication between a host computer and other devices
• Data processor, a system that translates or converts between different data formats
• Word processor, a computer application used for the production of printable material
• Audio processor, used in studios and radio stations
• Food processor, a machine for preparing food

See also

• Processing

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