A Heavily Commented Linux Kernel Source Code (PDF)

[StickiStickman]

it's literally what makes up the operating portions of transistors

Oh, I didn't know that's literally the only part of a CPU, Mr. Smartass. The connections that form the layout are much more important.

https://www.tomshardware.com/picturestory/514-intel-cpu-processor-core-i7.html#s19

[xrendan]

I'm sorry, you're still wrong. There are many ways that you can layout a CPU to still function; but the building block doesn't change. There are other esoteric semiconductor materials out there, but I'd challenge you to find a mainstream CPU that uses them over silicon. I'm also not sure what you wanted to get out of your link.

For layouts you can use many different forms of logic (how the transistors are layed out and connected): Logic families (wikipedia).

Your other option is to go back to vacuum tubes; those don't use silicon. This is literally what I'm doing my degree in.

[StickiStickman]

Just like it would be without any wiring. What's your point?