FPGA vs CPU vs GPU vs Microcontroller: How Do They Fit ...
CPU vs MPU. Now the CPU is a component in a larger system. A standalone microprocessor unit (MPU) bundles the CPU with peripheral interfaces such as DDR3 & DDR4 memory management, PCIe, serial buses such as USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Ethernet and more, so these designs are flexible and versatile and are designed to run multi-tasking high-level operating systems (OSes) such as Windows, iOS, Linux, etc.