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Central computer component that executes instructions
A central processing unit (CPU), also known as a central processor, main processor, or simply processor, is the primary processor in a given computer. Its electronic circuitry executes instructions of a computer program, such as arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output (I/O) operations. This role contrasts with that of external components, such as main memory and I/O circuitry, and specialized coprocessors such as graphics processing units (GPUs). Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Central processing unitA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Performance optimization of a dual-thermoelectric-liquid hybrid system for central processing unit coolingInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Performance Budgeting for State and Local GovernmentThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: The Cilium: Cellular Antenna and Central Processing UnitCited 355 times
- Go sideways: Gekko (processor)A closely related topic
- Go sideways: History of general-purpose CPUsA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun The part of a computer that fetches, decodes and executes instructions from memory, possibly through a cache.
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
The Cilium: Cellular Antenna and Central Processing Unit
Density functional theory calculation on many-cores hybrid central processing unit-graphic processing unit architectures
Retinoblastoma protein: a central processing unit
On the thermal cooling of central processing unit of the PCs with vapor chamber
Thermal performance of finned heat pipe system for Central Processing Unit cooling
Architectural and performance considerations for a 10^7-instruction/sec optoelectronic central processing unit
Adaptive Allocation of Central Processing Unit Quanta
Central Processing Unit for an Autopilot: Description and Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation
🆕 Influential since 2022
Performance optimization of a dual-thermoelectric-liquid hybrid system for central processing unit cooling
Performance Analysis of Central Processing Unit Heat Sinks Fitted With Perforation Technique and Splitter Inserts
Cooling a central processing unit by installing a mini channel and flowing nanofluid, and investigating economic efficiency
Machine learning and CPU (central processing unit) scheduling co-optimization over a network of computing centres
Impact of surfactant on Al2O3/water nanofluids stability for cooling the central processing unit of computer
📚 Books worth reading
Performance Budgeting for State and Local GovernmentJanet M. Kelly, William C. Rivenbark · 2002
CongressStephen E. Frantzich, Steven E. Schier · 1995
Ideology and CongressKeith T. Poole, Howard Rosenthal · 2007
Glass housesSusan J. Tolchin, Martin Tolchin · 2001
The front-loading problem in presidential nominationsWilliam G. Mayer, Andrew E. Busch · 2003
WatergateCongressional Quarterly, Inc., Marlyn Aycock · 1973
The systemHaynes Bonner Johnson, Haynes Johnson · 1996
WhiteoutAlexander Cockburn, Jeffrey St. Clair · 1998
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