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central processing unit

NOUN
main part of computer
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He lifted his ASP forecast for Samsung’s 64-gigabyte high-end specialized stick of computer memory from $1586 to $1805 by the fourth quarter of 2026, an increase justified by accelerating AI central processing unit demand.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

Further announcements followed, including a promise from Nvidia to invest $5 billion and work with Intel on central processing unit designs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Nvidia on Monday announced chips for PCs that combine a central processing unit with its coveted AI computing capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Monday's announcement instead focuses on a new CPU, or central processing unit, which acts like the brain of a personal computer.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Online ——— In this book, it signifies the act of being in direct communication with a remote computer's central processing unit.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd




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