1. 软件：
软件，顾名思义，就是用于控制计算机、开发和运行应用程序的计算机程序或指令集，最初由计算机程序员编写。
2. 处理器：
处理器，顾名思义，就是对外部数据源的基本指令进行响应和处理，经过一定的程序以达到特定的结果的集成电路。
软件和处理器的区别：
| Software | Processor |
|---|---|
| Software are programs, applications, and scripts that run on device. | Processor is a small chip inside computer that executes instructions on behalf of programs. |
| It is actually required to accomplish input, processing, output, storage and control activities of computer or system. | It is used to provide instructions that multiple applications and processes need to execute their functions or jobs. |
| Features of software includes performance, portability, functionality, efficiency, etc. | Features of processor includes power reduction technology, protected execution, dual-core support, core name and core stepping’s, etc. |
| Benefits of software includes simplified decision making, more reliable data, better customer service, enhanced analysis, etc. | Benefits of processor includes increase speed, less power is required, more features can be added to computer, fast calculation, etc. |
| Type of software includes system software, programming software, application software, driver software, etc. | Type of processor includes dual core processor, multicore processor, quad core processor, octa core processor, etc. |
| Its main purpose is enable programs to work and help organization to manage data, resources, etc. | Its main purpose is to run programs, send and receive signals to attached devices to keep computer running. |
| Software’s are important for user to interact with computer and most computers are useless without software. | Processor is needed to run computer and without processor no power gets delivered to components. |
| Function of software is to manage and control activities and functions of computer hardware. | Functions of processor include receive instructions, decode received instructions, execute operation and write back output. |