Since mining requires computing power, the process of generating or mining cryptocurrency using a central processing unit (CPU) is called CPU mining (or central processing unit mining).
CPU mining is the process of using a computer to perform complex calculations on blocks of data that keep the blockchain network running. In simple terms, it involves a computer repeatedly running hashing functions until the correct result is found. The miner receives a reward in the form of coins for each block of data.
Miners are required to solve complex computations using their hardware in order to get rewarded. Since the competition is high, it is beneficial for participants to use efficient tools. This is where GPU mining comes in.
One of the main differences between CPU and GPU mining is that GPUs are able to complete blocks faster than a CPU. While CPUs have been able to mine profitably in the past (for example, during the early days of Bitcoin), the rise in difficulty level has made it challenging to mine profitably with a CPU, even if you have free electricity.
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