Processor

Processor may refer to:

In computing:

* Central processing unit (CPU), the part of a computer that interprets instructions, in case of a multi-core processor it refers to multiple CPU's.
* Microprocessor, a CPU on one chip as part of a microcomputer
* Graphics processing unit (GPU / VPU), a dedicated graphics rendering device for a personal computer or game console

VPU (Visual / Video Processing Unit)

* Physics processing unit (PPU), a dedicated microprocessor designed to handle the calculations of physics
* Digital signal processor, a specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processing
* Network processor, a microprocessor specifically targeted at the networking application domain
* Front end processor, a helper processor for communication between a host computer and other devices
* Coprocessor
o Arithmetic logic unit
o Floating point unit
* Data processor, a system that translates or converts between different data formats
* Word processor, a computer application used for the production of printable material
* Audio processor, used in studios and radio stations