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CPUs

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is CPUs?

CPUs (Central Processing Units) are the primary processing units in computers and other electronic devices. They execute instructions and perform calculations, controlling the operation of the system. They are commonly used in personal computers, servers, smartphones, and embedded systems to run software, manage hardware, and perform a wide variety of tasks.

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What other technologies are related to CPUs?

CPUs Competitor Technologies

GPUs compete with CPUs in certain workloads, particularly those involving parallel processing and graphics rendering.

mentioned alongside CPUs in 14% (389) of relevant job posts

FPGAs can be configured to perform specific tasks and compete with CPUs in terms of performance and power consumption for certain applications.

mentioned alongside CPUs in 1% (127) of relevant job posts

DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) are specialized processors that compete with CPUs in digital signal processing applications.

mentioned alongside CPUs in 1% (64) of relevant job posts

ARM (Advanced RISC Machines) is a processor architecture that competes with x86 CPUs in various markets, particularly mobile and embedded systems.

mentioned alongside CPUs in 0% (65) of relevant job posts

CPUs Complementary Technologies

CPUs require motherboards to function as they provide the necessary connections and infrastructure.

mentioned alongside CPUs in 19% (59) of relevant job posts

Hard drives provide storage for the operating system, applications, and data that the CPU processes.

mentioned alongside CPUs in 12% (54) of relevant job posts

CPUs require memory (RAM) to store and access data and instructions during operation.

mentioned alongside CPUs in 3% (107) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention CPUs?

Job function

Jobs mentioning CPUs

Orgs mentioning CPUs

Engineer

0% (439) job posts

26 organizations

Electrical Engineer

0% (127) job posts

9 organizations

Hardware Engineer

0% (103) job posts

24 organizations

Chip Designer

0% (40) job posts

14 organizations

Datacenter Administrator

0% (17) job posts

12 organizations

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Which organizations are mentioning CPUs?

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Scientific and Technical Services

SambaNova Systems

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