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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But that became more difficult as Apple migrated away from Intel toward its own chips; a lot of late-era Intel Mac hardware required Apple’s T2 coprocessor to work, something that is only supported by most Linux distros in a limited sort of way.
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ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2026
Like the previous version, the Watch 4 features a dual-chipset design, housing the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor alongside a Cortex-M55 coprocessor, which upgrades over the Qualcomm SW5100 and Cortex-M33 found in the Watch 3.
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PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 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.
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PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
Chipmakers like Apple, Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are tackling the problem, too, boosting the performance of the AI coprocessors in laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
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IEEE Spectrum,
22 May 2024
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ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2026
Like the previous version, the Watch 4 features a dual-chipset design, housing the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor alongside a Cortex-M55 coprocessor, which upgrades over the Qualcomm SW5100 and Cortex-M33 found in the Watch 3.
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PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 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.
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PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
Chipmakers like Apple, Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are tackling the problem, too, boosting the performance of the AI coprocessors in laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
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IEEE Spectrum,
22 May 2024
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“Coprocessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coprocessor. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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