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Modern CPUs

Modern CPUs

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Modern CPUs

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- Now, whether you call it a processor, the central processor or the brains of the computer, what you need to know is that the modern CPU is absolutely loaded with features that you're going to need to know in order to be able to choose the right CPU. So let's take a look at some of these features and explain them a little more thoroughly, so that you understand exactly what's going on when you help choose a CPU. Now, the modern processor is primarily measured by two very distinct features, and they are clock speed and cores. Now I want you to do something for me, I want you to take a breath. (Mike inhales) And now exhale. (Mike exhales) That was one task that you did in one second. Well, we actually measure the capability of these CPUs by how many tasks per second they actually can carry out. So we call that one cycle per second task a hertz. You might've heard of that before. We also deem 'em megahertz, if they're millions of cycles per second, or in the case of modern CPUs…

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