👉 Processor engineering involves designing and optimizing the hardware components of a central processing unit (CPU) to maximize performance, efficiency, and power consumption. This encompasses several key areas: architecture design, where engineers define the CPU's instruction set and data path; transistor technology, focusing on scaling down to smaller, more efficient transistors; cache memory optimization to reduce data access latency; and power management techniques to balance performance with energy efficiency. Advanced manufacturing processes, like 7nm or 5nm, are also critical for achieving higher clock speeds and better performance per watt. Additionally, engineers integrate features like hyper-threading, speculative execution, and advanced cooling solutions to enhance the overall computing experience.