A microprocessor is a complex, programmable integrated circuit (IC) on a single chip that can execute instructions. This generally includes CPUs found in computers but also refers to the ...

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Microprocessor is an important part of the computer. It is a chip that has all the functions of the CPU of a computer. The micro processor has various functions like data storage, interaction with ...

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The name Intel has long been associated with microprocessors powering PCs, and more recently has been associated with a struggling semiconductor supplier trying to regain its footing in the AI era.