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CPU revision

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- 1FDE: fetch, decode, execute instructionsWhat does FDE stand for?


- 2CPU purpose: to fetch, decode and execute instructionsWhat is the CPU's purpose?


- 31) Add another cache 2) Improve clock speed 3) Add more coresHow would you improve the performance of a CPU?


- 4The cache is a small amount of storage which is close to the CPU. It's closer than RAM. It has 3 levels. Level 1 is the smallest and level 3 is the largest. Level 1 is the closest of the three.What is cache memory and how many levels are there?


- 5The control until controls the data moving throughout the computer.What does the control unit do?


- 6The arithmetic logic unit makes all the logical decisions and does calculationsWhat does the ALU do?


- 7Registers carry a tiny amount of data. They are one of the fastest possible.What is the function of registers?


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- These are banana themed cards about the CPU
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- Chloe North · Sep 2019
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- Sep 23, 2019
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