Definitions

CPU

NOUN

central processing unit

Synonyms

WEAK

central processor mainframe processor

NOUN

computer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

PC data processor desktop computer personal computer

STRONG

central processing unit device handheld computer laptop machine mainframe micro microcomputer mini minicomputer notebook notebook computer processor tablet

WEAK

abacus artificial intelligence brain electronic brain number cruncher thinking machine

NOUN

computer hardware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disk drive hardware modem personal computer supercomputer

WEAK

central processing unit computer computer unit data processor floppy disk hard drive magnetic disk microcomputer microelectronics device output device tape drive

NOUN

data processor

Synonyms

WEAK

Macintosh PC calculator laptop mac mainframe microcomputer number cruncher personal computer word processor

Example Sentences

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Nvidia, best known for its graphics processing units, has been seeing CPU traction as it pushes a full system of offerings for the data center.

From MarketWatch

While AMD’s CPU momentum is the hot story of the moment, investors still will be interested in what’s ahead for AMD’s GPUs, particularly as it concerns the company’s partnership with OpenAI.

From MarketWatch

In 2026, the Taiwanese company will probably gain market share in Nvidia’s Grace CPU, making it another growth driver after graphics cards.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Hey, Hank,” Ray says, and then whispers to the dog: “Enough, CPU.”

From Literature

If Intel is seeing high demand for processors but can’t manufacture enough chips to fulfill that demand, AMD’s results should benefit as its business accounts for the rest of the CPU market.

From Barron's

CPU

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