Processing Devices

Processing devices are the components responsible for the processing of information within the computer system.

When a computer receives data from an input device (e.g., keyboard), it goes through an intermediate stage before it’s sent to an output device (e.g., monitor). A processing device is any hardware inside a computer that interprets and manipulates incoming data during this stage. For example, in the diagram below, the CPU is the processing device.

Processing device examples

Processing devices in or used with a computer include the following:

• Bluetooth adapter
• Micro Processor
• CPU (central processing unit)
• GPU (graphics processing unit)
• Motherboard
• Network card
• RAM (random-access memory)
• Sound card
• Video card

CPU is capable to execute all instructions, which can be input and output operations or logical comparisons or numerical. They provide all co-ordinations tasks of other computer units and to make ensure that everything work properly.

CPU is a primary component of the computer system that helps to perform all types of data processing operations. It has responsible to manage operations of all components of computer.

GPU stands for “Graphics Processing Unit” that is a computer integrated chip that helps to render the graphics and images with using of performing rapid mathematical calculation. It is used for both purposes in personal and professional computing. GPU has responsibility for getting to render 2D and 3D images, video and animations.

Microprocessor is a heart of the computer that is installed as a single integrated circuit inside the computer. It has responsible for performing all arithmetic and logical operations.

Sound card is a hardware component of computer that is installed on the motherboard, and it delivers the audio input and output capabilities. Mostly, sound card has at least single analog line input and one stereo line output connection.

Video card is an expansion card that is embedded on the computer’s motherboard. Video card has other alternative names like as “Display Adapter“, “Graphics Card“, “Video Adapter“, “Video Board“, or “Video Controller“. It is used to display the images on the monitor because without it, user would not able to see any pictures.

Mostly, gamer prefer the video card for getting extra processing power and high definition graphic.