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The best answer is, it depends on the computer architecture. In a personal computer, CPU and microprocessor are one and the same. In a larger computer such as an AS400, the CPU is a separate unit with lots of microprocessors and other chips. The larger the computer system, the more spread out the CPU functions are among components.
Another Answer
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the core of any computer, while the microprocessor refers to the whole functional chip that is inserted into a motherboard. The CPU is the sub architecture of the microprocessor that interprets the program instructions and cascade triggers the sub-functions of each instruction.
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Central processing unit processor microprocessor?
These are all basically the same thing.
Why is microprocessor called a processor?
The word "processor" means the same thing as "microprocessor", as they both do the same thing, process input signals into output data. The prefix was added once processors started getting smaller. Much smaller, even, than a fingernail. That's pretty small, hence the prefix "micro".
Microprocessor is single chip processor or multi chip?
Microprocessor is a single chip processor.
What are some things that contain a processor?
Just about anything that you can get your hands on these days will contain a microprocessor given it may not be the same as you would expect of a computer microprocessor (manufactured by Intel and AMD), but it will essentially perform the same functions.
Where is microprocessor placed in computer?
The central processor unit (microprocessor) is placed on the motherboard. The cooler, necessary to refrigerate the microprocessor is placed behind it.
Why segment is 64k in microprocessor?
Because the processor is a 16 bit processor, and 64k is what you can address with a 16 bit processor.
What processor is in a Commodore 64?
A MOS 6510 microprocessor
What does the microprocessor in PDA do?
It's the brain of the device. It is the processor.
Computer processor chips are sometimes referred to as?
Microprocessor
Which processor used in 4th generation computers?
a microprocessor
Is ram the same thing as microprocessor?
yes because it is a type of computer
Why processor named as microprocessor?
They're called as such because of the size of the transistors they contain which is in micrometer dimensions .The first microprocessor is INTEL4004 (1971) .As it was too small in compare to other processors at that time so they called that processor as microprocessor
