chipset

noun

chip·​set ˈchip-ˌset How to pronounce chipset (audio)
: a group of integrated circuits that together perform a set of related functions (such as processing data)

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Inside is a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 chipset supported by a BES 2800 co-processor, which is the same as the last two generations of the OnePlus Watch. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026 On the hardware side, the Pura X Max includes a homegrown Kirin 9030 Pro chipset and 5,300mAh battery, with support for 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 20 Apr. 2026 Update, Sunday April 19: The A18 Pro chipset is not going to be Apple’s own silicon problem. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Processing brains shape up with the mid-range Dimensity 7300 chipset from MediaTek, supported by 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage – which can be expanded via a 1 TB media card. New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chipset

Word History

Etymology

chip entry 1 ("integrated circuit") + set entry 2

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chipset was in 1966

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“Chipset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipset. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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