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Töötlemisüksused refer to processing units within a computer system. These units are responsible for executing instructions and performing computations. The most common type of processing unit is the Central Processing Unit (CPU), often referred to as the "brain" of the computer. The CPU fetches instructions from memory, decodes them, and then executes them. This continuous cycle of fetching, decoding, and executing allows the computer to perform a vast array of tasks, from simple arithmetic to complex simulations.

Beyond the CPU, other processing units can exist. Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), for instance, are specialized for parallel processing and are primarily used for rendering images and video. In larger systems, dedicated processing units might handle specific functions like network communication or data storage operations. The efficiency and power of these processing units are critical determinants of a computer's overall performance. Advances in processor architecture and manufacturing technology have led to increasingly powerful and energy-efficient processing units over time, enabling the development of more sophisticated software and hardware. The term can also broadly encompass components in industrial automation or other systems designed to manipulate or transform data or physical materials.