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Objective 5.01

CPU Technology

odern CPUs are composed of multiple distinct components, from pro

cessing to memory, and the variations among them can give you pause

when you look at the price. Why is one Intel processor so much more expensive

than another? How do you compare between AMD and Intel CPUs? This sec

tion looks at components shared by all CPUs and variations in computing pro

cesses, and then finishes with a discussion of technology innovations.

Inside the CPU

Ancient CPUs operated pretty much like simple calculators, able to do simple

arithmetic, but modern CPUs have dedicated circuitry to process amazingly

complex things. Here’s a brief look at those circuits (Figure 5.1). You can’t fix

any of this stuff, but it’s good to know how processors work because the knowl-

edge enables you to see differences among CPUs.

CHAPTER 5 CPUs 101

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FIGURE 5.1 Inside the CPU

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