1. A set of integrated circuits that work together to control data flow and manage communication between the CPU, memory, and peripheral devices in a computer or electronic device.
Usage: technical; computing

Examples

• The motherboard's chipset determines which processors and memory types are compatible.
• Modern laptop chipsets are designed to balance performance with power efficiency.
• Different chipsets support different numbers of USB ports and storage connections.
• The new gaming PC features an advanced chipset that handles high-speed data transfers.
• Chipsets from major manufacturers like Intel and AMD vary in their capabilities and price points.