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Microprocessor Vs Microcontroller
| Microprocessor | Microcontroller |
|---|---|
| Center of a computer system. | Center of embedded system. |
| Memory and I/O components are external to it. | Memory and I/O components are internal to it. |
| Mainly present in personal computers. | Mainly present in washing machines, music players, and embedded systems. |
| High Power Consumption | Low Power Consumption |
| Follows Von Neumann model | Follows Harvard architecture |
| Made on a silicon-based integrated chip. | Made on a silicon-based integrated chip. |
| Has an external bus to interface with devices. | Uses an internal controlling bus for communication. |
| RAM, ROM, and other peripherals are absent. | RAM, ROM, and other peripherals are present. |
| Has a high speed. | Speed depends on the architecture. |
| Ideal for general purpose to handle more data. | Ideal for the specific applications. |
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