Processor Affinity - Definition or Meaning

Processor Affinity

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Definition of “Processor Affinity” :

“Processor Affinity” refers to the ability to bind or unbind a specific process or thread to a particular central processing unit (CPU) or a range of CPUs, so that the process or thread will execute only on the designated CPU(s) rather than any CPU. This can help optimize system performance or manage workload distribution.

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