CPU Technical Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. Unit measuring the size of transistors in modern processors (e.g., 7nm, 5nm)
  2. 4. Type of logic unit (ALU) that performs mathematical calculations
  3. 5. Speed at which a CPU operates, measured in GHz
  4. 6. Small, fast storage location inside the CPU for immediate data access
  5. 8. Type of paste used between CPU and heat sink for heat transfer
  6. 11. Microscopic switch that forms the basic building block of processors
  7. 12. Base-2 number system used by CPUs (ones and zeros)
  8. 15. The design structure and organization of a CPU's components
  9. 16. Reducing CPU speed to prevent overheating
Down
  1. 1. Technique where multiple instruction phases are overlapped for efficiency
  2. 3. Intel technology allowing one core to handle two threads simultaneously
  3. 7. Measure of how many instructions a CPU can process per time unit
  4. 9. CPU design featuring multiple processing units on a single chip
  5. 10. Technique where the CPU predicts and loads data before it's needed
  6. 13. Metal component that dissipates heat from the processor
  7. 14. Physical interface connecting the CPU to the motherboard