CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer)

CISC, or Complex Instruction Set Computer, is a type of computer architecture that uses a rich set of instructions, allowing each command to perform multiple low-level operations. This means the processor can handle complex tasks with fewer instructions, simplifying programming and reducing the number of instructions needed. CISC processors are designed to optimize performance for complex operations and are often used in general-purpose computers. They contrast with RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architectures, which use simpler instructions executed very quickly. Overall, CISC aims to make programming easier and improve efficiency when executing complex tasks.