A computer that uses a microprocessor chip as its CPU. Essentially, all computers today are microprocessor based. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

The first microprocessor. Designed by Marcian E. "Ted" Hoff at Intel in 1971, the 4004 was a 4-bit, general-purpose CPU initially developed for the Japanese Busicom calculator. Running at a clock rate ...