CPU

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A CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the component of a computer in which operations are controlled and executed. It is often referred to simply at a "processor". CPUs used in Macintoshes have traditionally been designed by Motorola and IBM, however next year Apple will begin a transition to Intel processors.

Processors used in Macintoshes

680x0 processors

  • 68000
  • 68010
  • 68020
  • 68030
  • 68040

PowerPC processors