What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit (part of a computer system)

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Information technology (IT) and computers

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It permits enabled applications to utilise the multi-core central processing unit (CPU) and the GPU in a PC and demand video editing and transcoding from one video format to another.

AMD expands engineering alliance with CyberLink Corp

It will also help develop devices which have memory and central processing units merged into a single chip," he said.

SKoreans develop technology for no-booting computers

Additionally, IBM will provide central processing unit (CPU) and software resources according to the mainframe usage needed for accounting or information related operations.

DAISHI BANK EXTENDS OUTSOURCING CONTRACT WITH IBM

Cell is touted as a "supercomputer on a chip" because of its design, which includes one central processing unit helped by eight additional processors working on specific tasks.

IBM adds video-game chips to mainframes

Intel fired the first shots when it announced a new 4-core Central Processing Unit (CPU), but this appears to be merely 2 separate Core Duos on a single die.

Core duo competition

With a built-in central processing unit (CPU), the device is able to alert the monitoring center of any efforts made by offenders to tamper with it.

SecureAlert

The system includes a central processing unit, computer monitor, and microphone, which come on a small cart.

Video recording system

The camera functions as a stand-alone device complete with a central processing unit and Web server.

Pan/tilt IP camera