Computer Hardware Terms, Glossary and Dictionary

Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) is a multiprocessor computer architecture where two or more identical processors are connected to a single shared main memory. Most common multiprocessor systems today use a SMP architecture. SMP systems allow any processor to work on any task no matter where the data for that task is located in memory; with proper operating system support, SMP systems can easily move tasks between processors to balance the work load efficiently.

Related Terms

SMP: Symmetric Multiprocessing