CISC

CISC, or Complex Instruction Set Computing, is a type of computer architecture that allows a processor to execute complex instructions, which can perform multiple operations in a single command. Unlike simpler processor designs that require many small steps, CISC processors handle more complex tasks directly, reducing the number of instructions needed for a given task. This can make programming easier and improve performance for certain applications, especially in general-purpose computers. Essentially, CISC processors are designed to do more work with fewer instructions, aiming for efficiency and simplicity in programming at the cost of more complex hardware design.