coprocessor
noun
co·pro·ces·sor
(ˌ)kō-ˈprä-se-sər 
-ˈprō-
: an extra processor in a computer that is designed to perform specialized tasks (such as mathematical calculations)
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Moving beyond conventional graphics chips for crunching big AI tasks, the Dell Pro Max Plus features discrete, enterprise-grade AI inference hardware based on a new neural coprocessor from Qualcomm.
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Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
The chassis aggregates data for centralized processing with both FPGA coprocessors and a quad-core Intel i7 PXI controller.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 June 2018
Apple’s Neural Engine coprocessor handles this feature's automated frame and focus adjustments.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Google uses its own Tensor G4 processor and Titan M2 coprocessor to power its Pixel 9 Pro XL, which scored 1,677 and 4,100 on the Geekbench tests.
—PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
And the iPhone makes for an ideal health care aide, thanks to its motion-tracking M-series coprocessor suite of sensors, and its huge install base.
—Brian Barrett, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2016
Performance: An Appreciable Boost The entire Pixel 9 family relies on Google's Tensor G4 processor and Titan M2 security coprocessor.
—PCMAG, 3 Sep. 2024
Winner: Pixel 9 Pro Fold Performance The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is powered by the new Google Tensor G4 chip with Titan M2 coprocessor.
—PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
Do note, though, that the new Intel Core Ultra chips here won’t meet Microsoft’s Copilot Plus PC spec for AI apps — Microsoft’s looking for an AI coprocessor with over 40 TOPS of performance, and the first-gen Core Ultra chips have more like 16 TOPS.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 29 May 2024
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Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
The chassis aggregates data for centralized processing with both FPGA coprocessors and a quad-core Intel i7 PXI controller.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 June 2018
Apple’s Neural Engine coprocessor handles this feature's automated frame and focus adjustments.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Google uses its own Tensor G4 processor and Titan M2 coprocessor to power its Pixel 9 Pro XL, which scored 1,677 and 4,100 on the Geekbench tests.
—PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
And the iPhone makes for an ideal health care aide, thanks to its motion-tracking M-series coprocessor suite of sensors, and its huge install base.
—Brian Barrett, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2016
Performance: An Appreciable Boost The entire Pixel 9 family relies on Google's Tensor G4 processor and Titan M2 security coprocessor.
—PCMAG, 3 Sep. 2024
Winner: Pixel 9 Pro Fold Performance The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is powered by the new Google Tensor G4 chip with Titan M2 coprocessor.
—PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
Do note, though, that the new Intel Core Ultra chips here won’t meet Microsoft’s Copilot Plus PC spec for AI apps — Microsoft’s looking for an AI coprocessor with over 40 TOPS of performance, and the first-gen Core Ultra chips have more like 16 TOPS.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 29 May 2024
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“Coprocessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coprocessor. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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coprocessor
noun
co·pro·ces·sor
kō-ˈpräs-ˌes-ər
-ˈprōs-
: an extra processor in a computer that is designed to perform specialized tasks
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