Ch 2 · Inside the CPU · Theory

Topic 2 of 10 in Computer Architecture — Inside the CPU — 2 lessons.

The Three Core Parts

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is where instructions actually run. Three components do the work:

Cores and Clock

All topics in Theory Computer-architecture

1. The Von Neumann Model
2. Inside the CPU
3. Registers
4. The Fetch–Decode–Execute Cycle
5. Buses
6. The Memory Hierarchy
7. What Makes a CPU Fast
8. Assembly Language & Addressing Modes
9. Virtual Machines & Parallel Processing (A Level)
10. Check Your Understanding