[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Chips

microcode

Low-level CPU instructions that control how a processor executes commands.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

microcode — Low-level CPU instructions that control how a processor executes commands.

This chips term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: die APU.

Related Technical Terms

APU
AMD's term for a CPU with a strong integrated GPU. Chips
die
The individual piece of silicon that contains a chip before packaging. Chips
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