Central processing unit
Central processing unit noun - (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing.
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Synonyms for Central processing unit
Hardware and central processing unit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hardware" instead a noun phrase "Central processing unit".
Hardware
Hardware noun - Items needed for the performance of a task or activity.
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Synonyms for Hardware
Central processing unit and hardware are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Central processing unit" instead a noun "Hardware".
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The Mac hardware went from the 68k Central Processing Unit family to the PowerPC, and Mac OS went from Classic to X note (pronounced "ten"; it's a Roman numeral, not an Xtreme Kool Letter), but it remained a system of third-party ports from those who were willing.
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