What Is Asymmetric Multiprocessing?

An asymmetric multiprocessing system is a multiprocessor computer system where not all of the multiple interconnected central processing units are treated equally. For example, a system might allow only one CPU to execute operating system code or might allow only one CPU to perform I/O operations.

What is asymmetric and symmetric multiprocessing?

In asymmetric multiprocessing, the processors are not treated equally. In symmetric multiprocessing, all the processors are treated equally. Tasks of the operating system are done by master processor. ... All processors communicate with another processor by a shared memory.

What is meant by symmetric multiprocessing?

SMP (symmetric multiprocessing) is the processing of programs by multiple processors that share a common operating system and memory. In symmetric (or "tightly coupled") multiprocessing, the processors share memory and the I/O bus or data path. A single copy of the operating system is in charge of all the processors.