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The CPU, the Central Processing Unit, is known as the heart of the computer. It is responsible for carrying out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control, and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.

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How can an FPGA outperform a CPU?

Consider what it takes to turn that silicon into a functioning CPU. … Then we have CPU designers to architect high end CPU designs by pulling together those functional units into a complete system. And it doesn’t stop there. …
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How can an FPGA outperform a CPU?

How can an FPGA compete with a CPU on performance when the CPU is typically running at least an order of magnitude faster (in terms of clock speed)? …
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