What is coprocess?

A coprocessor is a separate processor that can execute specific tasks in conjunction with the main processor of a computer system. By offloading certain operations to a dedicated coprocessor, the main processor can focus on other tasks, improving overall system performance.

Coprocessors are typically designed to handle specific types of calculations or data processing tasks, such as graphics rendering, encryption/decryption, floating-point arithmetic, or neural network processing.

Modern CPUs often incorporate coprocessors or dedicated processing units on the same chip, such as graphics processing units (GPUs) or digital signal processors (DSPs), to improve performance for specific applications. However, separate coprocessors are still used in some specialized systems, such as supercomputers and embedded devices.