CPU
die CPU, die CPUs
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CPU
The central processing unit of a computer, which executes program instructions, performs calculations, and controls other components. The abbreviation stands for the English term “Central Processing Unit”; in German, it is also called the “Hauptprozessor” (main processor).
Die CPU dieses Computers hat acht Kerne und verarbeitet mehrere Aufgaben gleichzeitig.
This computer’s CPU has eight cores and processes several tasks simultaneously.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die CPUs |
| genitive | der CPU |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die CPU | die CPUs |
| accusative | die CPU | die CPUs |
| dative | der CPU | den CPUs |
| genitive | der CPU | der CPUs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“CPU” is a technical abbreviation and is normally used in German like an independent noun with an article. In compound words, the abbreviation often appears directly before another noun.
Die CPU-Leistung reicht für moderne Spiele aus.
The CPU performance is sufficient for modern games.
Common collocations with “CPU” include “CPU-Auslastung” (CPU usage), “CPU-Kern” (CPU core), “CPU-Leistung” (CPU performance), and “CPU-Temperatur” (CPU temperature). These compounds usually describe technical properties or a computer’s current operating state.
Wegen der hohen CPU-Auslastung reagiert das Programm nur langsam.
Because of the high CPU usage, the program responds very slowly.
“CPU” mainly belongs to the technical language of computer science and is used especially in technical specifications, error messages, and conversations about computers.
Die Anzeige zeigt die aktuelle Temperatur der CPU an.
The display shows the CPU’s current temperature.
