CPU Flashcards

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) executes instructions and processes data, acting as the brain of the computer.

The process where the CPU fetches an instruction from memory, decodes it, and executes it.

The CU controls the flow of data within the CPU and coordinates the execution of instructions.

A small, fast memory located close to the CPU that stores frequently used data and instructions to speed up processing.

The Memory Address Register holds the address of the memory location to be accessed.

The Memory Data Register holds the data that is being transferred to or from memory.

The Program Counter holds the address of the next instruction to be executed.

The Accumulator stores intermediate results of calculations performed by the ALU.

Clock speed is the number of cycles per second, measured in Hz, affecting how fast instructions are processed.

A larger cache size allows more data to be stored close to the CPU, improving processing speed.

More cores allow multiple instructions to be processed simultaneously, improving multitasking and performance.