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A CPU or Central Processing Unit is generally what is meant by the term microprocessor. Sometimes microprocessor can refer to additional hardware, but by and large,
CPU = microprocessor.
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Why cant you use other microprocessors in CPU instead of 8086?
You can. There are thousands of microprocessors.
Give atleast 10 differences between microprocessors and CPUs?
CPU are microprocessors.
Where can one find a list of microprocessors online?
To find a list of microprocessors online one can try Wikipedia. Other online sites that would be helpful are: CPU Data, CPU World, Bookrags and Princeton.
What socket does the microprocessor attach to?
The microprocessor is installed into the CPU socket on the motherboard. A CPU socket can only fit a certain range of microprocessors.
Known as the brains of the computer?
This is known as the CPU, also known as the Central Proccessing Unit, or just Processor.
Where are CPU microprocessors made?
Taiwan , just as all of the most complicated electronics items are
What is the chipset also known as?
CPU bus
What are the Processor’s features that affect performance and compatibility with motherboards (write at least 5 out of the 9)?
CPU sockets (or CPU slots) in which one or more microprocessors may be installed
What part of the computer is known as the brain?
The computers "Brain" is known as the CPU (Central Proccessing Unit)
Do today's computers use transistors and microprocessors?
Yes, today's computers use transistors and microprocessors. Smaller transistors subset the amount of RAM that is local to the CPU at any given moment.
What is full name of cpu?
CPU is abbreviation for Control Processing Unit, also known as the brain of the computer.
What company manufactures the pentinum CPU?
Intel manufactures the Pentium CPU brand of microprocessors. Intel stands for Integrated Electronics and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
