processor-bound
|pro-ces-sor-bound|
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/ˈprɑː.ses.ər baʊnd/
🇬🇧
/ˈprəʊ.ses.ər baʊnd/
CPU limitation
Etymology
'processor-bound' originates from the combination of 'processor' and 'bound,' where 'processor' refers to the central processing unit of a computer, and 'bound' indicates a limitation or constraint.
The term 'processor-bound' evolved from the need to describe computing tasks that are limited by CPU speed, as opposed to other resources.
Initially, it meant 'limited by the processor,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
refers to a situation where the performance of a computer program is limited by the speed of the processor rather than other factors such as memory or input/output operations.
The application is processor-bound, so upgrading the CPU will improve its performance.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 12:37