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Crossword: The CPU

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1. The amount of electrical power consumed by a CPU under normal operation.

2. A technology that allows a CPU to handle multiple threads per core.

3. A dedicated type of memory used by GPUs to store and access data related to graphics processing.

4. The primary component of a computer that executes instructions and performs calculations.

5. The number of independent processing units within a CPU.

6. The speed at which data is transferred between the CPU and other components.

7. A CPU architecture that includes multiple independent processing cores on a single chip.

8. The specific type of memory used by GPUs to store and retrieve data required for video processing and rendering.

9. The time delay between the stored data request and its delivery.

10. Slots on a motherboard where expansion cards, such as graphics cards, sound cards, and network cards, can be inserted to enhance the functionality of the computer.

11. A device that converts electrical power from a source to a format that can be used by a computer or electronic device.

12. The number of stages in a CPU's instruction pipeline.

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13. Connectors on a motherboard that provide power to various components, including the CPU, graphics card, and storage devices.

14. The number of simultaneous execution paths a CPU can handle. A higher number of threads can improve multitasking performance.

15. The ability of GPUs to perform multiple computations simultaneously, greatly increasing their processing power and efficiency.

16. A technique used by CPUs to overlap the execution of multiple instructions, improving overall throughput and performance.

17. A rendering technique to generate realistic images by tracing the path of light rays and simulating their interactions with objects.

18. A type of heatsink with extended metal fins that increase the surface area for better heat dissipation from a CPU or other hot components.


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