| Architecture | Refers to the internal structure of the CPU, including the data types, instruction set, and memory access. |
| Clock Speed | The speed at which the CPU process instructions, measured in GHz. |
| Cores | Individual processing units within the CPU. Each core can process its own program thread simultaneously. |
| Threads | Virtual cores created through a process called hyper-threading to handle multiple tasks in parallel. |
| Cache | A small amount of very fast memory used to store frequently accessed data close to the CPU. |
| Power Consumption | Measures how much power the CPU needs, important for power supply considerations and thermal management. |
| Socket Type | The physical interface for the motherboard. Different CPUs require different socket types. |
| Manufacturing Process | This refers to the size of the transistors in the chip, usually measured in nanometers(nm). Smaller nm CPUs are generally more power efficient and faster. |
