Explore the inner workings of CPUs in this comprehensive conference talk that demystifies how processors function, from basic principles to advanced concepts. Learn about instruction storage, instruction sets, registers, stack pointers, and memory management. Discover the differences between ARM and Intel processors, understand how CPUs optimize work, and gain insights into the future of processor technology. Delve into topics such as system clocks, thread execution, and the instruction cycle, all explained in an accessible manner without requiring an engineering background. Gain a deeper appreciation for the marvel of modern CPUs, whether in data centers or household appliances, and understand how high-level programming languages ultimately translate into the binary language of hardware.