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CPUs & Sockets
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Computer Science
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08/16/2018

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Term
Modern CPU speeds are measured in _____.
Definition
GHz
Term
A type of CPU architecture where a single physical CPU contains more than one execution core on a single chip is known as _____.
Definition
multicore
Term
What type of integrated circuit packaging is notable for having pins arranged in a regular array on the underside of the package?
Definition
Pin Grid Array (PGA)
Term
Hardware enhancements adding support for virtualization developed by AMD for its CPUs are known as _____.
Definition
AMD-V
Term
Socket T has _____ contacts.
Definition
775
Term
_____ provides a CPU with the fastest access to frequently used data.
Definition
Multi-level cache
Term
The NX bit technology implemented in CPUs manufactured by Intel is called _____.
Definition
XD bit
Term
Socket H2 has _____ contacts.
Definition
1155
Term
A CPU design based on instruction set that tries to improve speed by utilizing relatively few and simple instructions is known as _____.
Definition
RISC
Term
What does RISC stand for?
Definition
reduced instruction set computer
Term
What type of surface-mount packaging for integrated circuits (ICs) is notable for having pins on the socket rather than the integrated circuit?
Definition
Land Grid Array (LGA)
Term
Socket H has _____ contacts.
Definition
1156
Term
The bus between the CPU and the internal memory cache (L2 cache) inside the CPU housing is called the _____.
Definition
Back-side bus (BSB)
Term
A set of Intel CPU hardware enhancements improving support for virtualization is known as _____.
Definition
VT-x
Term
Socket B has _____ contacts.
Definition
1366
Term
The bus between the CPU and northbridge is called the _____.
Definition
Front-side bus (FSB)
Term
An additional ATX12V power connector designed to supply dedicated power for the CPU is known as a _____.
Definition
P4 connector
Term
Socket H3 has _____ contacts.
Definition
1150
Term
_____ refers to a specific feature of certain types of microprocessor sockets that facilitates the insertion and removal of a CPU chip.
Definition
ZIF
Term
What is the name of a microprocessor component that performs all comparisons and calculations?
Definition
ALU
Term
What does ALU stand for?
Definition
arithmetic-logic unit
Term
Who is Itanium made by?
Definition
Intel
Term
Who is Celeron made by?
Definition
Intel
Term
Who is Pentium made by?
Definition
Intel
Term
Who is Core i3/Core i5/Core i7 made by?
Definition
Intel
Term
Who is Athlon made by?
Definition
AMD
Term
Who is Opteron made by?
Definition
AMD
Term
Socket R has _____ contacts.
Definition
2011
Term
The NX bit technology implemented by AMD in its CPUs is known as _____.
Definition
EVP
Term
What does EVP stand for?
Definition
Enhanced Virus Protection
Term
What type of computers is Itanium for?
Definition
Servers
Term
What type of computers is Celeron for?
Definition
desktop/workstations
Term
What type of computers is Pentium for?
Definition
desktop/workstations
Term
What type of computers are Core i3/Core i5/Core i7 for?
Definition
desktop/workstations
Term
What type of computers is Xeon for?
Definition
servers
Term
Who is Xeon made by?
Definition
Intel
Term
What type of computers is Sempron for?
Definition
desktop/workstations
Term
Who is Sempron made by?
Definition
AMD
Term
What type of computers is Atom for?
Definition
mobile/netbook
Term
Who is Atom made by?
Definition
Intel
Term
What type of computers is Opteron for?
Definition
servers
Term
Who makes Sockets H, H2, H3, B, R, & T?
Definition
Intel
Term
Sockets H, H2, H3, B, R, & T use which package type?
Definition
LGA
Term
In NX bit, what does NX stand for?
Definition
no-execute
Term
In XD bit, what does XD stand for?
Definition
execute disabled
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