How do you determine if your processor is RISC or CISC?

Answer 1

RISC (reduced instruction set computer) and CISC (complex instruction set computer) are two major types of processor architecture. These styles differ in the way that they handle incoming instructions, making it difficult to compare the clock speeds of the two types, as a 2.0ghz RISC processor will be faster or slower than a 2.0ghz CISC processor depending on the structure of individual applications. Knowing which type of processor you have is accomplished by knowing which company made your processor.Related Searches:

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Difficulty:Easy

Instructions

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     Open the "Start" menu.

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     Press "Run."

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     Type in "msinfo32" and press "Enter."

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     Click "System Summary" and read the "Processor" tab. If your processor is made by Intel you have a RISC processor. If it was made by AMD you have a CISC processor.