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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Smartphone users can see the affected chipsets listed above, and most users will be able to check your smartphone model against those affected chipsets here. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 Along with a screen size increase, the Pixel 9A is also rumored to come with a top refresh rate of 120Hz, Google’s Tensor G4 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. Emma Roth, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024 Performance Boost Apple tends to upgrade chipsets every year. Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024 Yet Apple can offer not just the M4 chipset but also the more powerful M4 Pro chipset for those who need the extra crunch of a big processor. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 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

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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 30 Nov. 2024.

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