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| − | A '''uniprocessor''' (or a '''uniprocessor system''') is a system configuration whereby at most, a single [[microprocessor]] used to execute tasks. In such configuration, a single processor is the sole consumer of resources (e.g. [[memory]]), although other units such as an [[integrated graphics processor|IGP]] may also be incorporated. For this reason this is type of system is sometimes also referred to as a '''single-socket system'''. This opposite type of this system is a [[multiprocessor]]. | + | A '''uniprocessor''' (or a '''uniprocessor system''') is a system configuration whereby at most, a single [[microprocessor]] used to execute tasks. In such configuration, a single processor is the sole consumer of resources (e.g. [[memory]], I/O, peripherals), although other units such as an [[integrated graphics processor|IGP]] may also be incorporated. For this reason this is type of system is sometimes also referred to as a '''single-socket system'''. This opposite type of this system is a [[multiprocessor]]. Almost all modern desktop and mobile systems are uniprocessors. |
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Latest revision as of 20:59, 21 June 2016
A uniprocessor (or a uniprocessor system) is a system configuration whereby at most, a single microprocessor used to execute tasks. In such configuration, a single processor is the sole consumer of resources (e.g. memory, I/O, peripherals), although other units such as an IGP may also be incorporated. For this reason this is type of system is sometimes also referred to as a single-socket system. This opposite type of this system is a multiprocessor. Almost all modern desktop and mobile systems are uniprocessors.