Microprocessor vs. Microcomputer

Microprocessor vs. Microcomputer — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Microprocessor and Microcomputer

Microprocessornoun

An integrated circuit that contains a major processing unit of a computer on a single microchip, such as the central processor or the graphics processor.

Microcomputernoun

A personal computer.

Microprocessornoun

(computer hardware) the entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).

Microcomputernoun

(computer hardware) A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.

Microprocessornoun

integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system;

a microprocessor functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputera disk drive contains a microprocessor to handle the internal functions of the drive

Microcomputernoun

a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time

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