the processor in a PC is usually called CPU. when it appeared in a server computer or a mainframe computer, can we still call it a CPU? If the term CPU is related to some archetechture problem?
one thing I am sure is :under any situation, u can call a processor as a processor.
Thanks a lot!
2006-07-25 16:00:42 · 3 answers · asked by chinawood 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Yes, mainframe has CPU, Central Processing Unit. The difference is, the CPU in mainframe is not just one chip. Usually it's a family of chips and usually a quite bit of other chips to make it all work as CPU. It's usually a board or group of boards.
Today, CPU means one chip, but it used to be called Micro Processor Chip. MICRO because it's a smaller than what CPU used to be, which was a board. Chip because it is all done in one chip.
If you move AWAY from the world of micro computers, CPU is more than just a chip you can plug in.
2006-07-25 16:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A mainframe consists of many processors, along with many access ports for connectivity. It is designed with multi-user level applications simultaneously.
A PC is made generally for single-user type programs. They're just now getting into properly utilizing multiple processors.
About the closest comparison would be they are both "computers".
2006-07-25 23:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A processor is a processor, whether it's a desktop, laptop, or server. The only difference is how powerful it is and the fact that many servers have multiple processors to boost speed and handle more processes simultaneously.
2006-07-26 00:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋