CPU: Registers

Arithmetic and Boolean (logic) operations in the CPU are supported by registers that hold data and intermediate results throughout the calculations.

A common type is the accumulator, a specialized register dedicated to storing results from arithmetic and logical operations. A CPU usually has several accumulator registers.

Some CPU architectures have additional registers, like multipliers and dividers, designed specifically for complex mathematical operations.

By using dedicated arithmetic registers, the CPU can perform calculations quickly without having to access slower memory, which boosts efficiency.

These registers play a critical role in ensuring that arithmetic operations are completed rapidly and accurately, contributing to the CPU's overall processing power.