The CPU Animated Icon is a graphical representation typically used to indicate processing or computing activity on a computer system. It often appears as a small, animated image resembling a central processing unit (CPU). The icon may show elements like moving gears, pulsating lights, or dynamic data flow to visually convey that the system is actively processing tasks. This type of animation is commonly seen in software interfaces, task managers, or loading screens to provide users with a visual cue of ongoing computational operations.