processingcore

noun
UK /ˈprəʊ.ses.ɪŋ kɔː/
US /ˈprɑː.ses.ɪŋ kɔːr/

The main part of a computer that does the thinking and working.

The processing core in my laptop helps it run games quickly.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The central part of a machine that handles its main jobs.

The robot's processing core tells its arms how to move.

3. The most important part of a system where the hard work happens.

The team's processing core is the group that solves the big problems.

4. A small chip inside a device that runs its programs.

Each processing core in the phone helps it open apps fast.