coprocessor

American  

[koh-prahs-es-er] / ˌkoʊˈprɑs ɛs ər /

noun

plural

coprocessors

1. Computers. a supplementary processor that improves the speed and efficiency of the main processor by performing such specialized or complex tasks as arithmetic calculations, graphics, and cryptography.

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coprocessor British  

/ ˌkəʊˈprəʊsɛsə /

noun

1. computing a microprocessor circuit that operates alongside and supplements the capabilities of the main processor, providing, for example, high-speed arithmetic

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coprocessor Scientific  

/ kō′prŏs′ĕs-ər /

1. A microprocessor distinct from the central processing unit. A coprocessor performs specialized functions that the central processing unit cannot perform or cannot perform as well and as quickly.

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Example Sentences

Meanwhile, health tracking features like monitoring sleep and heart rate are also handled by the coprocessor.

From The Verge • Jul. 19, 2022

Image: Qualcomm With the W5 Plus platform, the always-on coprocessor powers features that were previously handled by the main SoC.

From The Verge • Jul. 19, 2022

Kedia says the coprocessor can also support onboard machine learning, though we’ll have to see if and how companies make use of that.

From The Verge • Jul. 19, 2022

In addition, there are two high-power application cores, two mid-range cores, four low-power cores, a dedicated coprocessor for security, a private compute core, and an image processing core.

From The Verge • Oct. 19, 2021

We also won’t be using Raise-to-Wake because that requires an M9 or later motion coprocessor.

From The Verge • Sep. 14, 2016