The Central Processing Unit (CPU), also known as CPU, is the main processing chip of a computer. This chip processes the information that the various components in the computer pass to it.

Also called the "clock ratio," it is the speed ratio between the ... The CPU multiplier is changed in the BIOS setup. See overclock and multiplier lock. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Also called "dynamic frequency scaling," CPU throttling is commonly used to automatically slow down the computer when possible ... See thermal throttling. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ...