CPU performance * Flashcards
1
Q
What is clock speed?
A
the operating speed of a computer/CPU, measured in cycles per second
2
Q
What is cache?
A
it provides fast access to frequently used instructions and data
3
Q
What does dual core mean?
A
a CPU with two cores/processors
4
Q
How does clock speed affect CPU performance?
A
higher clock speed –> faster CPU
5
Q
How does cache size affect CPU performance?
A
bigger cache size –> less time a processor has to wait for instructions to be fetched
6
Q
How does number of cores affect CPU performance?
A
more cores –> faster CPU - more processes can be run at the same time
