Processor
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Processor may refer to:
- Central processing unit (CPU), the part of a computer that interprets instructions
- Microprocessor, a CPU on one chip as part of a microcomputer
- Graphics processing unit, a dedicated graphics rendering device for a personal computer or game console
- Physics processing unit, a dedicated microprocessor designed to handle the calculations of physics
- Digital signal processor, a specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processing
- Front end processor, a helper processor for communication between a host computer and other devices
- Data processor, a system that translates or converts between different data formats
- Word processor, a computer application used for the production of printable material
- Audio processor, used in studios and radio stations
- Food processor, a machine for preparing food

