northbridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:personal_computer
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs memory controller hub
gptkbp:commonIn older PC architectures
gptkbp:communicatesVia southbridge
gptkbp:compatibleWith modern CPUs with integrated controllers
gptkbp:function connects CPU to graphics controller
connects CPU to memory
connects CPU to southbridge
gptkbp:handles high-speed communication
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label northbridge
gptkbp:location on motherboard near CPU
gptkbp:replacedBy integrated memory controller in CPU
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AMD_700_series
gptkb:Intel_Graphics_Media_Accelerator
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7