chipset

noun

chip·​set ˈchip-ˌset How to pronounce chipset (audio)
: a group of integrated circuits that together perform a set of related functions (such as processing data)

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The Pixel 10 Pro Fold Chipset The first is the Tensor G5 chipset. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 This 11-inch tablet boasts a 2K display with a 90-Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Helio G100 chipset backed by 6 GB of RAM, and a chunky 9,340 mAh battery. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 July 2025 It was released last year and comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chipset, a 6.7-inch display with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. PC Magazine, 11 July 2025 That model offered a smaller display and a reduced price, but was seen as underpowered due to its Intel Core chipset. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for chipset

Word History

Etymology

chip entry 1 ("integrated circuit") + set entry 2

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chipset was in 1966

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“Chipset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipset. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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