LofiLute t1_iyee7ma wrote
Imagine the processor as the really smart classmate that can quickly do any form of mathematics you throw at it. They don’t know why they are doing the equations. They just get the equations and do them.
The equations and what to do with them are on a piece of paper. On a device, this would be something like ROM (read only memory) or other storage (like an SSD).
If you want to make a toaster, you get a processor, and feed it instructions to make toast.
If you want to make a missile, you get a (possibly the same) processor and give it instructions on how to fly and read GPS data.
ekinnee t1_iyeh967 wrote
Just the same as Apple's macOS ran on Intel chips, just like Windows does. It's just math and logical operations according to the CPU.
bbqroast t1_iyf75rv wrote
Funnily enough the new Macs (M) run on a different chip architecture from regular AMD/Intel chips which is why they can't run certain apps or require an emulation layer.
Gullible_Progress778 t1_iyet7xf wrote
This is a really good explanation!
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