Introduction

At the centre of all modern computer systems is a central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor or processor.

The processor is the brain of the computer and it carries out all the mathematical and logical operations necessary to execute the instruction given by the user. It is one of the most expensive parts of a computer it is one of the best ways to improve a computers performance.

Processors can be found in anything from smartphones to washing machines.

Processor designs are extremely complex and their architecture changes rapidly. Innovations in special materials…