CPU Performance - Paper 1 Flashcards
1
Q
List 3 factors affecting CPU performance.
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- Clock speed
- Cache size
- Number of cores
2
Q
How does clock speed affect CPU performance?
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3
Q
Define overclocking
A
Overclocking is speeding up a CPU clock, which can cause long term damage to the CPU as it is working harder and producing more heat.
4
Q
How has common clock speed changed since the 1980s?
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In the 1980s a clock speed of 3-5 MHz was common, now it is 3-5 GHz.
5
Q
How does cache size affect CPU performance?
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6
Q
How does number of cores affect CPU performance?
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