CPU

abbreviation

Computers.

1. central processing unit: the key component of a computer system, which contains the circuitry necessary to interpret and execute program instructions.

CPU

abbreviation

1. central processing unit

CPU

1. Abbreviation of central processing unit

CPU

1. An abbreviation for c entral p rocessing u nit. The “brain” of a computer, the CPU is where data manipulation actually takes place. The results of these manipulations are then stored in the computer memory. Microprocessors perform this function in personal computers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of CPU¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

On the call with analysts the evening of the earnings report, CEO Lisa Su said many customers are planning “substantially” larger CPU buildouts in the next few quarters to support higher AI demand.

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A sometimes overlooked fact is every AI server with GPUs also incorporates a CPU to help manage and coordinate the processing of AI workloads.

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On the earnings call with analysts, Su said many customers are planning “substantially” larger CPU buildouts in the next few quarters to support higher AI demand.

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AMD “is still best positioned from rising cloud and AI related server CPU demand,” Klein said in a note to clients.

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Once upon a time, we only had one CPU provider.

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