How Your CPU Works: Fetch, Decode, Execute Explained

Get a clear, beginner-friendly dive into how your CPU works! This video explains the fetch-decode-execute cycle, the role of the clock, instruction pointer (...

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Get a clear, beginner-friendly dive into how your CPU works! This video explains the fetch-decode-execute cycle, the role of the clock, instruction pointer (RIP), and units like the ALU and cache. Learn why timing matters and how your CPU handles instructions step-by-step. Perfect for gamers, coders, or anyone curious about what makes computers tick. Inspired by Kip Irvine?s Assembly Language for x86 Processors, this is your gateway to understanding computer architecture. Subscribe for more tech insights and hit that QR code to explore more tutorials! #CPU #ComputerScience #TechTutorials

Introduction to CPU Operations 00:00:00
CPU Clock Explanation 00:00:17
Clock Cycle and Stability 00:01:07
Instruction Fetch from RAM 00:03:24
Instruction Pointer (RIP) Role 00:03:48
Sequential and Conditional Execution 00:04:49
Code Cache Functionality 00:06:24
Instruction Decoding Process 00:07:51
Control Unit Operations 00:08:33
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) 00:08:52
Floating Point Unit 00:11:03
Data Cache Usage 00:12:08
Summary of CPU Process 00:14:36
Closing and Subscription Call 00:15:07

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