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what is difference between co-processer and cpu?

on 2011-03-05 14:42:44   by vikas   on Computer Science & Engineering  2 answers

prashant

on 2011-03-05 10:30:00  

A coprocessor provides auxiliary functions or features that the main processor does not have. These might include floating point support or hardware encryption. A coprocessor is generally not usable without its main processor, whereas a processor may function in a crippled or less powerful form without a coprocessor. An example of a processor and a coprocessor pair would be the 80386 and the 80387.

sucho

on 2011-03-07 10:30:00  

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