Capterra Glossary
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
A central processing unit (CPU) or central processor is the part of a computer that retrieves and carries out instructions for processes.
Think of a CPU as the control center of a computer that processes complicated instructions when users browse the internet, send emails, or watch videos. The CPU ensures a computer system works properly. There are various CPU types such as a single-core CPU, dual-core CPU, quad-core CPU, and octa-core processor. Each performs similarly: The CPU executes calculations, makes comparisons and tells a computer what to do.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About CPU (Central Processing Unit)
SMBs might want to upgrade or invest in a computer with a high-performance CPU. That's because processors with more power carry out instructions quicker, potentially leading to improved productivity and better business outcomes for that organization.
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