CPU

ELI5 - What is a CPU, what does it do, and how does it work?

A CPU (central processing unit), often called the brain of a computer, is a complex circuit made of billions of on-off switches called transistors. By using a kind of logic called Boolean, these transistors are organized into small circuits that act like tiny programs. These programs, known as logic gates (like AND, IF, OR), allow the CPU to do calculations. These calculations help in processing everything from 3D graphics to sound.

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