The document provides an overview of processors, defining them as the central component of computers, often referred to as the CPU. It discusses types of processors (like AMD and Intel), their functions, and their crucial role in performance, software support, reliability, energy consumption, and motherboard compatibility. It also highlights current challenges faced in processor development, including speed, power, and nanoscale computing.

1. PROCESSOR
PROCESSOR

2. CONTENTS
CONTENTS
 Introduction
Introduction
 What is Processor
What is Processor
 Types of Processor
Types of Processor
 Functions of Processor
Functions of Processor
 Role of Processor
Role of Processor
 Challenge Area in Processor
Challenge Area in Processor
 Conclusion
Conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
 The processor (really a short form for
The processor (really a short form for
microprocessor
microprocessor and also often called the
and also often called the
CPU
CPU or
or central processing unit
central processing unit) is the
) is the
central component of the PC. It is the brain
central component of the PC. It is the brain
that runs the show inside the PC. All work
that runs the show inside the PC. All work
that you do on your computer is performed
that you do on your computer is performed
directly or indirectly by the processor.
directly or indirectly by the processor.
Obviously, it is one of the most important
Obviously, it is one of the most important
components of the PC
components of the PC

4. What is Processor?
What is Processor?
The processor is considered the "brain"
The processor is considered the "brain"
of a computer. Without it the computer
of a computer. Without it the computer
will not be able to boot up windows.
will not be able to boot up windows.
The more powerful the processor the
The more powerful the processor the
faster it can "think".
faster it can "think".

5. TYPES OF PROCESSOR
TYPES OF PROCESSOR
There are 3 types of Processors:
There are 3 types of Processors:
1.
1. AMD,
AMD,
2.
2. Intel and
Intel and
3.
3. Via.
Via.
there are single core, dual core, quad
there are single core, dual core, quad
core processors.
core processors.
to be able to use a PC with functions
to be able to use a PC with functions

6. FUNCTIONS OF PROCESSOR
FUNCTIONS OF PROCESSOR
– A control unit that links the incoming data,
A control unit that links the incoming data,
decodes it, and sends it to the execution unit
decodes it, and sends it to the execution unit
– An
An execution unit
execution unit (or
(or processing unit
processing unit) that
) that
accomplishes tasks assigned to it by the instruction
accomplishes tasks assigned to it by the instruction
unit
unit
– A
A bus management unit
bus management unit (or
(or input-output unit
input-output unit) that
) that
manages the flow of incoming and outgoing
manages the flow of incoming and outgoing
information and that interfaces with system
information and that interfaces with system RAM

7. ROLE OF PROCESSOR
ROLE OF PROCESSOR
The processor plays a significant role in the
The processor plays a significant role in the
following important aspects of your computer
following important aspects of your computer
system:
system:
– Performance:
Performance: The processor is probably the
The processor is probably the
most important single determinant of system
most important single determinant of system
performance in the PC. The processor's
performance in the PC. The processor's
capabilities dictate the maximum performance
capabilities dictate the maximum performance
of a system. The other devices only allow the
of a system. The other devices only allow the
processor to reach its full potential.
processor to reach its full potential.
– Software Support:
Software Support: Newer, faster processors
Newer, faster processors
enable the use of the latest software. In
enable the use of the latest software. In
addition, new processors such as the Pentium
addition, new processors such as the Pentium
with MMX Technology, enable the use of
with MMX Technology, enable the use of
specialized software not usable on earlier
specialized software not usable on earlier
machines.
machines.

8. ROLE OF PROCESSOR
ROLE OF PROCESSOR
– Reliability and Stability:
Reliability and Stability: The quality of the
The quality of the
processor is one factor that determines how
processor is one factor that determines how
reliably your system will run.
reliably your system will run.
– Energy Consumption and Cooling:
Energy Consumption and Cooling: Originally
Originally
processors consumed relatively little power
processors consumed relatively little power
compared to other system devices. Power
compared to other system devices. Power
consumption has an impact on everything
consumption has an impact on everything
from cooling method selection to overall
from cooling method selection to overall
system reliability.
system reliability.
– Motherboard Support:
Motherboard Support: The processor you
The processor you
decide to use in your system will be a major
decide to use in your system will be a major
determining factor in what sort of chipset you
determining factor in what sort of chipset you
must use, and hence what motherboard you
must use, and hence what motherboard you
buy.
buy.

9. Challenge Areas in
Challenge Areas in
Processor
Processor
 Speed
 Power
 Workload Characterization
 Nanoscale Computing

10. CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
 The Processor is a Brain of Computer
The Processor is a Brain of Computer
 It is the thing to Increase the Speed
It is the thing to Increase the Speed
 It CHALLANGES the Human in Speed &
It CHALLANGES the Human in Speed &
Memory
Memory
 “
“Throughout human history, we have
Throughout human history, we have
been dependent on machines to survive.
been dependent on machines to survive.
Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of
Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of
irony.”
irony.”

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THANK YOU
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