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Chipset refers to a group of integrated circuits designed to work together to manage the data flow between the processor (CPU), memory, storage, and other components in a computer or mobile device. Found on the motherboard, the chipset plays a key role in determining system compatibility, performance, and feature support—such as USB ports, graphics cards, and connectivity standards. In smartphones, the term often refers to the system-on-a-chip (SoC), which combines the CPU, GPU, modem, and other critical functions into a single chip. Chipsets are essential to a device’s overall efficiency, speed, and functionality.
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