CPU

The CPU, an abbreviation of the central processing unit, is just as important for a computer as a brain is for a human being. It performs mathematical and logical operations for a computer, allowing it to know something like 1 + 1.

Additionally, it contains small, fast, storage locations within called registers that temporarily hold data being processed. The small amount of high-speed memory within a CPU is called cache, frequently accessed data. Learn more

The CPU encloses multiple cores, which allows it to digest instructions in parallel. This allows for better multitasking and performance for a computer.

As one of the most crucial parts of a computer, it has many purposes including scientific computing for simulations and data analysis.