Central processing unit (CPU), an electronic circuit which executes computer programs, containing a processing unit and a control unit
Processing unit, in Von Neumann computer architecture, contains an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and processor registersMicroprocessor, a CPU on one silicon chip as part of a microcomputerGraphics processing unit (GPU / VPU), a dedicated graphics rendering device for a personal computer or game consolePhysics processing unit (PPU), a dedicated microprocessor designed to handle the calculations of physicsDigital signal processor, a specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processingNetwork processor, a microprocessor specifically targeted at the networking application domainFront end processor, a helper processor for communication between a host computer and other devicesCoprocessorFloating point unitData processor, a system that translates or converts between different data formatsWord processor, a computer application used for the production of printable materialAudio processor, used in studios and radio stations
