Central Processing Unit

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The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is the primary component of a computer. It is a microprocessor that monitors and manages all computing operations of the computer, stores results and intermediate results, and holds necessary data for computing operations. The CPU is responsible for executing data transfers as well as logical and arithmetic operations.

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