CPU-heavy
|CPU-heavy|
B2
/ˌsiːpiːˈjuː ˈhɛvi/
resource-intensive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'CPU-heavy' originates from the combination of 'CPU' (Central Processing Unit) and 'heavy,' where 'heavy' implies a large or significant amount.
Historical Evolution
The term 'CPU-heavy' evolved from the increasing complexity of computer tasks that demanded more processing power.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to tasks that were demanding on the CPU, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a task or process that requires a significant amount of CPU resources to execute.
The rendering process is CPU-heavy, causing the computer to slow down.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 16:07