CPU Definition

sēpēyo͝o
abbreviation
Central processing unit.
American Heritage
(electronics, computing) Central processing unit.
Wiktionary
noun
Central processing unit.
Webster's New World
(video games) Any character or entity controlled by the game software.
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Noun

Singular:
CPU
Plural:
cpus

CPU Sentence Examples

  • This year, Sony is seeking to top themselves with the new Playstation 3, which is speculated to be released in November 2006, boasting a new CPU, multi-platform capability and Blu-Ray laser technology.

  • The greater the number, the less CPU the process gets.

  • And uses almost ALL CPU to actually log in.

  • Instead, they were including the processing power of both the CPU and the graphics processing unit (GPU).

  • But if you want to ensure a lag-free experience in low settings, be sure to have at least a 2.0 Ghz CPU, 512 MB of RAM (minimum bandwith of PC3200), and a 128MB graphics card that supports the latest version of DirectX.

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