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What Is a CPU?

By Motley Fool Staff – Updated Jun 16, 2025 at 1:00PM

Key Points

  • CPUs, the core of computers, have evolved from single to multiple cores, boosting multitasking.
  • Intel and AMD lead the CPU market, pivotal for AI and tech advancement investments.
  • CPU market set to double by 2030, reflecting growing demand in tech applications.
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