This figure is sufficient for our purposes without being overly complex. Arithmetic logic unit. ... Instruction register and pointer. ... Cache. ... Memory management unit. ... CPU clock and control unit. ... Random access memory (RAM) ... Supercharging the instruction cycle. ... Hyperthreading. Common examples of the CPU in current technology are Intel i-series chips in many desktop and laptop computers or the Qualcomm Snapdragon series in smartphones and tablets.