(1) An electronic system that uses optical (light) pathways between chip modules rather than electricity. (2) A chip that uses optical gates and pathways rather than electronic gates and pathways.

A processor (CPU chip) that is designed to work with one or more additional processors on the motherboard. Scalable processors are typically found on server motherboards with two or more sockets.

In today's market, the CPU landscape is predominantly defined by two major camps: Intel and AMD. With its significant market share, Intel holds the mantle as the leader in the CPU industry. However, ...

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