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The central processing unit (CPU), sometimes called the primary processor, major chipset, or

simply the processor, is the hardware at the heart of any modern computer, responsible for
analysing data and executing user commands. Instructions for the CPU to perform
computations, logical processes, regulatory actions, and input/output operations are all
possible outcomes of software design. This distinguishes it from general-purpose components
like RAM and I/O circuits, as well as specialised hardware like GPUs [1]. (GPUs). Central
processing units in computers are still put to use for their primary purpose, even after years of
advancements and improvements. A computer's central processing unit (CPU) uses registers
to store the inputs to the ALU and the outputs of its calculations (ALU). The control unit is in
charge of directing the ALU and registers to access memory, take in user input, and execute
the user's orders. Central processing units (CPUs) of modern computers are very powerful,
allowing the machine to do several tasks simultaneously, and are frequently integrated into a
single IC chip. Some cellphones may even use these CPUs. Microprocessor chips with more
than one central processing unit are known as multi-middle processors. A single central
processing unit (CPU; often called a processor core) may perform like a cluster of CPUs by
using a method called multithreading. Various computer parts—including the CPU, RAM,
and others—are integrated into a single circuit board (or "chip") in modern computers (SoC).
Parallel processing architectures, such as an array or vector processor, may function without
the usage of a central processing unit (CPU). To visually demonstrate the potential of real-
time CPU aggregation, a "virtual CPU" has been created. [3]

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