Co-processors
Auxiliary processors handling specialized operations (floating-point, graphics, cryptography). Co-processors accelerate computation offloading from main CPU.
Real World
Apple's M-series chips include a dedicated Neural Engine co-processor that handles machine learning tasks like Face ID recognition, freeing the main CPU cores to run apps smoothly.
Exam Focus
If asked to 'explain' co-processors, state the specific task offloaded and the benefit to the main CPU separately for full marks.
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