1. (computing) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
   "the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached"; "the C.P.U. and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached";
   - central processing unit, CPU, central processor, processor

Derived forms: CPUs

Type of: computer hardware, electronic equipment, hardware

Part of: computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system