A processor, also called a Central Processing Unit (CPU), is the electronic circuitry that carries out the instructions of a computer program. It performs the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the computer.

The processor is the “heart” of the computer. It is the component that determines the speed and performance of the computer. The faster the processor, the faster the computer can perform operations.

processors are classified by their microarchitecture. There are many different types of microarchitectures, but the two most common are x86 and ARM.

x86 processors are used in most personal computers and servers. They are …