coprocessor
noun [ C ] (also co-processor) uk/ˌkəʊˈprəʊ.ses.ər/ us/ˌkoʊˈprɑː.ses.ɚ/
computing specialized（计算机）协处理器
a computer processor (= a part of a computer that performs operations) that can be used together with the main processor, especially to do particular tasks
A maths coprocessor is highly desirable for large data sets. 对于大型数据集来说，数学协处理器是非常理想的。
The machine also includes a graphics coprocessor.
On a device fitted with a co-processor, the calculation time is under 1 second.
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- The microprocessor includes an integrated maths coprocessor as standard.
- The video coprocessor is used when in extended graphics mode.
- Supplemental memory resources can be run on the coprocessor.
- The products require an additional co-processor.
- To be an efficient server, the mainframe needs a network co-processor.