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processor Definition

proc·es·sor (prä′ses′ər, -səs-)

noun

  1. a person or thing that processes
  2. central processing unit

processor Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • embed: Perhaps not coincidentally, this is exactly the size of a modern embedded processor.
  • emulate: You can, or course, write a program to emulate the bit-slice processor on another computer.

Adjective modifier

  • xslt: Equally, all existing XSLT processors require the whole document to be loaded into memory.
  • 64-bit: And it was recommended in Personal Computer World magazine for use with AMD 64-bit processors.
  • dual-core: Our boards are based on Intel 80x86 CPUs, mainly the Pentium M and dual-core processors, with high-speed peripheral and other interfaces.
  • dual: Thanks to support of latest components such as Intel Pentium D dual core processors and DDR2 memory, high performance computers can be assembled.
  • x2: AMD CPU Price cuts occurred on February 13th for Athlon 64 X2 processors.
  • x86: Nocona is Intel's first x86 processor to support Intel's EM64T ( formally CT & Yamhill ) 64-bit extensions.

Modifies a noun

  • utilization: These include bandwidth, processor utilization and / or disk space.
  • upgrade: A positive step for the future would be for manufacturers to sell processor upgrades similar to that of software.
  • architecture: Section names reserved for a processor architecture are formed by placing an abbreviation of the architecture name ahead of the section name.
  • affinity: The lack of processor affinity also causes less damage with a shared L2 cache.
  • speed: Tablet PC users have more use for major extended battery life than a minor increase in processor speed.
  • core: Customers are now averaging several processor cores per ASIC design, with dozens or even hundreds being reported in high-end designs.

Noun used with modifier

  • dual-core: In general, a dual-core processor does not benefit the hardcore gamer, as most PC games are not optimized for multi-threaded processing.
  • MHz: Consider at least an 800 MHz processor for a desktop.
  • pentium: The board will only be able to carry Pentium processors using the socket 775.
  • word: Learn to use a word processor, write letters, give school talks, talk to the media.
  • itanium: Next by Date: Re: [ ccp4bb ] : red hat 7.2 for itanium processor?
  • Celeron: Pentium processors are generally faster and more powerful than Celeron processors.