upgradedchip

noun
UK /ˌʌpˈɡreɪdɪd tʃɪp/
US /ˌʌpˈɡreɪdɪd tʃɪp/

A chip that has been made better or faster than before.

My new phone has an upgraded chip, so games load much faster.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer part that was replaced with a newer, more powerful version.

The technician installed an upgraded chip to fix the slow laptop.

3. A snack chip made with a healthier or fancier recipe.

These upgraded chips are baked instead of fried.

4. A game piece or token that has been given extra powers.

In the board game, the upgraded chip lets you move two extra spaces.

5. A small electronic tag that has been improved to store more information.

The store uses an upgraded chip on its price tags.