4.2 - Types of CPUs
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What does a CPU do?
💡 Hint: Think about what matches the term 'brain' in computing.
Name the two main components of a CPU.
💡 Hint: Consider the functions related to operations and control.
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What is the main function of a CPU?
💡 Hint: Remember its definition as the brain of the computer.
True or False: Multi-core CPUs can process multiple instructions simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Think of multitasking in computers.
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If a computer runs a game and a video rendering program simultaneously, compare the performance impact of using a single-core CPU versus a quad-core CPU.
💡 Hint: Consider how tasks may cause bottlenecks.
Evaluate the significance of ALU operations in gaming performance.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of calculations in frame rates.
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