suoritinyksikkös
The term "suoritinyksikkö" is Finnish and translates to "processing unit" or "CPU" (Central Processing Unit) in English. It refers to the primary component of a computer responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations. The CPU is the "brain" of the computer, dictating the speed and capabilities of the entire system. It fetches instructions from memory, decodes them, and then executes them. This fundamental process is what allows a computer to run software, perform complex operations, and interact with users.
Modern CPUs are highly sophisticated, incorporating multiple cores that allow them to perform several tasks simultaneously.