reduced instruction set computing (RISC)
Definition
IBM's central processing unit (CPU) chip-design that employs comparatively smaller number of machine language instructions to perform its functions, thus enhancing the computer's data processing speed. SunSparc and PowerPC designs are based on RISC chips.
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reduced instruction set computing (RISC) is in the Computer Hardware, Software, & Security subject.
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