10. CPU Flashcards
What are the two major overall types of CPU sockets we deal with today?
Intel and AMD
Name at least four characteristics of CPUs today.
Speed, number of cores, cache size, hyperthreading, virtualization, 32-bit vs 64-bit, integrated GPU, disable execute bit
Name at least four cooling methods for CPUs.
Fans, Heat sink, thermal paste, liquid-based, fanless/passive
Name a problem that results as CPU technology gets faster.
The requirements for cooling technologies gets greater
Where is the CPU socket located?
The motherboard
Name three form factors for CPU chips.
PGA, LGA, SECC
List the two giants in the CPU industry.
Intel and AMD
Is an LGA 1150 socket for Intel or AMD?
Intel
The FM2+ socket is for what CPU vendor?
AMD
Clock rate is a measure of what?
The speed of the CPU
How is the speed of the CPU expressed today?
In GHz
Name some common core architectures.
Single core, dual core, quad core
Where is data often stored that is waiting to enter or exit the CPU?
The cache (Level 1 or Level 2)
What is a CPU feature that was created in the Pentium 4 that allows better multitasking?
Hyperthreading
You want to ensure your CPU allows the use of products like Hyper-V and VMware. What is this called?
Virtualization support
What are the two common CPU architectures today?
32-bit and 64-bit
What is a specialized circuit in a CPU for the rendering of cool graphics?
GPU
What is an anti-virus feature that might be found in your CPU?
Disable Execute Bit
What is a block of heat conductive material that might block the view of your CPU?
Heat sink
What is most often used to create an active heat sink?
A fan
What is often used to make the connection between the CPU and the heat sink more seamless and direct?
Thermal paste
Name two advantages of a liquid cooling system inside a PC?
Less noise and more efficient
