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  2. Central processing unit - Wikipedia

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    A CPU cache [ 71 ] is a hardware cache used by the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer to reduce the average cost (time or energy) to access data from the main memory. A cache is a smaller, faster memory, closer to a processor core, which stores copies of the data from frequently used main memory locations.

  3. Control unit - Wikipedia

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    Control unit. The control unit (CU) is a component of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that directs the operation of the processor. A CU typically uses a binary decoder to convert coded instructions into timing and control signals that direct the operation of the other units (memory, arithmetic logic unit and input and output devices ...

  4. Arithmetic logic unit - Wikipedia

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    e. In computing, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a combinational digital circuit that performs arithmetic and bitwise operations on integer binary numbers. [1][2] This is in contrast to a floating-point unit (FPU), which operates on floating point numbers. It is a fundamental building block of many types of computing circuits, including the ...

  5. Processor register - Wikipedia

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    Processor register. A register-transfer level (RTL) description of a 8-bit register with detailed implementation, showing how 8 bits of data can be stored by using Flip-flops. A processor register is a quickly accessible location available to a computer's processor. [1] Registers usually consist of a small amount of fast storage, although some ...

  6. Tom's Hardware - Wikipedia

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    Tom's Hardware is an online publication owned by Future plc and focused on technology. It was founded in 1996 by Thomas Pabst. [1] It provides articles, news, price comparisons, videos and reviews on computer hardware and high technology. The site features coverage on CPUs, motherboards, RAM, PC cases, graphic cards, display technology, power ...

  7. Frontier (supercomputer) - Wikipedia

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    Frontier. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Frontier, or OLCF-5, is the world's first exascale supercomputer. It is hosted at the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF) in Tennessee, United States and became operational in 2022. As of December 2023, Frontier is the world's fastest supercomputer. It is based on the Cray EX and is the successor ...

  8. Round-robin scheduling - Wikipedia

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    Round-robin algorithm is a pre-emptive algorithm as the scheduler forces the process out of the CPU once the time quota expires. For example, if the time slot is 100 milliseconds, and job1 takes a total time of 250 ms to complete, the round-robin scheduler will suspend the job after 100 ms and give other jobs their time on the CPU.

  9. Platform Controller Hub - Wikipedia

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    The Platform Controller Hub (PCH) is a family of Intel 's single-chip chipsets, first introduced in 2009. It is the successor to the Intel Hub Architecture, which used two chips–a northbridge and southbridge, and first appeared in the Intel 5 Series. The PCH controls certain data paths and support functions used in conjunction with Intel CPUs.