The microprocessor

The microprocessor

1. The microprocessor (or processor for short) is the most complex central integrated circuit in a computer system; for example, it is often compared to the "brain" of a computer.

   • When a computer has a powerful microprocessor, it is considered more powerful. For example, this is the reason why the microprocessor is divided into two parts.
     • The first is the control unit (UC), which is responsible for distributing the data among the IT sectors.
     • Another important part is ALU, which performs arithmetic and logical operations that the device must perform on its own.

2. types of microprocessors

   • There are many types of processors. However, the most common division is one that distinguishes between single-core and multi-core processors.
     • Single-core processors do simple tasks. That single core fulfills all the functions of the computer. However, this single core can collapse if it is very demanding. Especially when the machine must multitask.
       • dual-core processors were created. The idea is that each core does an independent task. In other words, the nuclei share the tasks they do.
         • INTEL MICROPROCESSORS
           • PENTIUM
             • They are the single-core processors with which he begins to make himself known. The latest version is the Pentium 4. They are simple, although in their time they came to cause a real furor. Very good teams, they have the advantage that they heat up little. However, they have become obsolete as computers with more than one core are now used.
           • CELERON
             • The celeron microprocessors are the low end of Intel. They are the cheapest. They allow this company to win a market, expand its buyers. Compared to powerful current processors, they appear to be underpowered.
           • CORE 2 DUO
             • These are processors that have more than a single core. In recent times, versions appear that even have 6 and up to 8 cores. Ideal for multitasking. When a powerful graphics card is added to them, they become very powerful and are used for mining virtual currencies on the network.
           • CENTRINO Y PENTIUM M
             • They are small and low heat processors. They are used for laptops. Very versatile. However, it has been possible to put multi-core microprocessors in laptops. This leaves these computers behind, although they are in high demand.
         • THE AMD MICROPROCESSORS
           • ATHLON
             • They are the simplest, equivalent to a Pentium. They are not low cost. One of the problems with AMD is that it is usually a bit more expensive than Intel processors. However, there are a good number of fans of these processors.
           • DURÓN
             • It is the low cost version of AMD. Equivalent to Intel's celerons. It must be said that they are quite inexpensive, which compensates for the costs of the Athlon. Therefore, they gave good competition to the low-end of Intel.
           • ATHLON 64 BITS
             • Designed to work with 64-bit Windows. A very good processor. There is no denying that it catapults AMD among the good performance standards. To a large extent, his acceptance is due to the fact that he does excellent graphic work. Remember that in recent times the use of video is highly requested by users.
           • SEMPRON Y TURIÓN
             • They are the processors for portable machines. Their problem is that they get very hot. In this segment, it seems that Intel is ahead of the game.
             • These are the main processors that both AMD and Intel make. In recent times, many others have appeared. For example, it's in AMD's Phenom. However, it can be considered as a variety of multi-core processor.

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