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The microprocessor contains the Central Processing Unit and it's cache memory. The Central Processing Unit or CPU, contains the Control Unit and the Arithmetic/logic Unit, both working together to process the data inside the computer. The control unit is actually the brain of the brain. The control unit controls the computer by fetching, decoding, executing, and storing the data inside the computer. The arithmetic/logic unit is kinda like the CPU's sergeant. It handles all the math calculations and logical comparisons for the CPU, working together with the control unit like team.

The microprocessor's Level 1 cache memory, is memory that is contained within the CPU, and stores the most frequently used instructions and data. The CPU can access the cache memory much faster than having to access the RAM (Random Access Memory). Below is a picture of what's inside a Pentium 3 processor. The CPU and Arithmetic/Logic unit are contained within the center chip. Level 2 Cache memory is visible on the right.

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