CPU-intensive
|CPU-in-ten-sive|
C1
/ˌsiːpiːˈjuː ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
high CPU demand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'CPU-intensive' originates from the combination of 'CPU' (Central Processing Unit) and 'intensive,' where 'intensive' means requiring a lot of effort or resources.
Historical Evolution
'CPU-intensive' evolved from the increasing complexity of computer tasks that demanded more processing power.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to tasks that required more CPU cycles, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
requiring a significant amount of CPU resources to perform a task or operation.
The rendering process is CPU-intensive, often taking hours to complete.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 10:26