Translation guide
A vector processor is a specialized CPU designed to handle vector operations efficiently. In Japanese, the term is typically expressed using katakana loanwords or descriptive technical phrases.
A processor that performs operations on one-dimensional arrays (vectors) of data, common in supercomputers and GPUs.
The standard katakana loanword for 'vector processor'. Widely understood in technical contexts.
このスーパーコンピュータはベクトルプロセッサを搭載している。
This supercomputer is equipped with vector processors.
A more descriptive term meaning 'vector processing unit'. Used in formal or technical documentation.
ベクトル処理装置の性能が科学計算の速度を左右する。
The performance of the vector processing unit determines the speed of scientific calculations.
Literally 'vector arithmetic processor'. Less common, but may appear in older or very precise technical texts.
このチップはベクトル演算プロセッサとして設計された。
This chip was designed as a vector arithmetic processor.