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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Christian de Looper

Does your TV's processor actually matter? Here's what it really does

The LG G5 OLED at Tom's Guide's Labs.

TV processors are basically the brain of your TV. They're similar in nature to your computer's CPU, and they handle speed, multitasking, and overall performance.

While TV manufacturers have been better about advertising the processor, most people don't know what a TV's processor is actually for. There are plenty of tasks that TV processors take care of, but not all of those tasks will have much of an impact on your day-to-day experience with your TV. Here's why you need to pay attention to them when shopping for a new TV.

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