Chapter 4. Processors
Certainly, one of the most important parts in any computer is the central processing unit, or CPU. The CPU can also be referred to as a microprocessor, or just processor, for short. Several types of processors are used in portable systems from several different companies. Processors for portable systems can be the same as those used in desktop systems, but several processor companies also make special processors specifically optimized for use in portable systems. They are generally referred to as mobile processors. This chapter examines primarily the mobile processors used in laptop/notebook and other portable systems.
Currently, Intel and AMD both manufacture processors designed for either desktop or mobile use, and Transmeta ...
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