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Megahertz, Gigahertz, Registers and Instructions - How Does a CPU Actually Work?

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Learn the fundamentals of how CPUs operate without needing an engineering degree. Understand how CPUs process code, differentiate between ARM and Intel processors, and explore how CPUs optimize tasks. The course covers topics such as instruction storage, sets, basic math, registers, system clock, memory, and thread execution. The intended audience includes individuals interested in understanding the inner workings of CPUs and the future of computing technology.

Syllabus

Introduction
Starting from scratch
Instruction storage
Instruction sets
Basic math
Registers
Stack Pointer
Adding Registers
Comparing Registers
Do More Math
Passing variables
Instruction cycle
System clock
The problem
Memory
Thread Execution
Instruction set

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