CPUperformance Flashcards
1
Q
How does clock speed effect cpu performance
A
Higher clock speed= more instructions executed per second
2
Q
What is fetch-execute cycle measured in
A
Hertz
3
Q
How does number of cores effect performance
A
Cores can run different applications, so are faster
4
Q
How does cache effect performance
A
Frequently accessed data/ instructions are faster to access
5
Q
What is an embedded system
A
A computer system built into another device
6
Q
Give an example of an embedded system
A
Specific wash instructions in washing machine
Autopilot on a plane
