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    ComponentDescription
    Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)This part performs simple arithmetic and logical operations.
    Control Unit (CU)Manages the various components of the computer. It reads and interprets instructions from memory.
    RegistersSmall storage areas for temporary results or control values.
    CacheA small, extremely fast memory designed to speed up the retrieval of frequently used instructions or data.
    Bus InterfaceConnects the CPU with other components like memory, peripherals, etc. through the system bus.
    Prefetch UnitAims to reduce the time the CPU takes to fetch instructions from memory by predicting what instructions are likely to be used next and fetching them in advance.
    Decode UnitTranslates the fetched instructions into a format that can be utilized by other parts of the CPU.