Eli5 how do the mechanics in CPUs work?

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Like, yes, i know it’s electric and such. But I recently talked to an engineer and he, as I understand, said that there are still switches and other mechanics but microscopic inside CPUs and circuit boards.

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How a CPU works in 20 minutes.

But yes essentially a CPU is just a super dense cluster of microscopic switches. Switching at unbelievable speeds.

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