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Yes the CPU is the "brains" behind the computer, while the RAM is its temporary memory.

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What is proccessor?

Processor in Personal computer can be called Central Processing Unit[CPU]which acts like the brain of of the computer.It contrals,operates and does all the work governing the computer.


How does the computer work to process and execute commands?

A computer processes and executes commands by following a series of steps. When a command is given, the computer's processor interprets the command and carries out the necessary operations. This involves fetching data from memory, performing calculations, and storing the results back in memory. The computer's operating system manages this process, coordinating the flow of information between hardware components and software programs to ensure that commands are executed correctly and efficiently.


What is the CPU often referred to as?

CPU is the "commonly known as" name of that component. Either CPU or Processor. The acronym CPU stands for "Central Processing Unit". The previous answer of "mother bored" is completely wrong for 2 reasons: 1) it is "motherboard" or "mother board" 2) the CPU is a required add-on component TO the motherboard, not the motherboard itself.


Which part of the computer carries out arithmetic operations?

The arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) within the computer's central processing unit (CPU) carries out arithmetic operations. Some designs also support a dedicated floating-point processing unit (FPU), which carries out arithmetic, trigonometric and logic operations based on floating-point variable types.


What are procesors of computers?

It depends what you want to use the laptop for. More powerful & faster processors are needed for serious gaming but if you are not a serious gamer then you may get away with something less powerful which will be cheaper.

Related Questions

What is basically the brain of a computer that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer?

its the processor


What is an electronic component that interprets the instructions that operate the computer?

The CPU, Central Processing Unit, ALSO called the Processor interprets and carries out basic instructions on the computer.


It carries out instructions to operate the computer?

The CPU - Central Processing Unit, or the brains of the computer.


What electronic component interprets and carries out basic instructions on the computer?

CPU (central processing unit)


What interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer?

The central processing unit interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer. The central processing unit is frequently abbreviated as CPU.


What is parallel processing or processor?

Parallel processing is a processing method that uses multiple processors simultaneously to execute a single program or task Processor is a electronic component on a computer's motherboard that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer


What do a processor do?

it intreprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer :)


The motherboard interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer?

yes corret


What is an Embedded Processor?

Embedded processor is a part of the computer that follows instructions and carries out action.It is like the "brain" of a computer.


What interpretes and carries out basic instructions that operates a computer?

The central processing unit interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer. The central processing unit is frequently abbreviated as CPU.


Electronic components that interprets the instructions that operate the computer?

The BIOS basic input output system is responsible for operation of a computer the first thing bios does is POST power on self test to make sure all hardware is powered and communicatiing before booting up


Which hardware components interprets and carries out the instructions contained in the software?

The central processing unit.