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processor

[pros-es-er, proh-ses-] / ˈprɒs ɛs ər, ˈproʊ sɛs- /


NOUN
central processing unit
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Investors are still waiting to see exactly how large the PC market can be for Nvidia, considering its processor will likely be aimed at premium devices and is relatively limited compared with data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The company on Tuesday unveiled the latest iteration of its Majorana quantum processor, which it redesigned using AI.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Focusing solely on processor or memory fails to capture the full picture of hardware efficiency, said Murphy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Nvidia announced the launch of its first processor for personal computers — and semiconductor stocks are having a mixed reaction.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

It had a new overclocked processor that was so fast its cycle-time bordered on precognition.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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