What is CPU?

 

A central processing unit (CPU), also called a centralprocessor, main processor or just processor, is the electronic circuitry withina computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions. The CPU plays a role somewhat analogous to the brain in the computer.  

A central processing unit (CPU), also called a centralprocessor or main processor, is the electronic circuitry within a computer thatcarries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions. The CPU plays a role somewhat analogous to the brain in the computer. The term has been in use in the computer industry at least since the early 1960s.   

A central processing unit (CPU), also called a centralprocessor or main processor, is the hardware within a computer that carries outthe instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions. The computer industry has used the term "central processing unit" at least since the early 1960s.   

In computers, a CPU is the electronic circuitry within acomputer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performingthe basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions. The CPU performs basic arithmetical, logical, controlling and input/output operations specified by the instructions.