Factors Affecting CPU Performance Flashcards
1
Q
Why does clock speed affect the performance of a CPU?
A
It’s the time taken for one clock cycle to complete. If it takes a long time, it makes performance slow.
2
Q
How does the number of cores affect the performance of a CPU?
A
Cores are able to run their own fetch-execute cycles. Multiple cores increase productivity.
3
Q
How does the amount and type of cache memory affect the performance of the CPU?
A
Cache memory is the CPU’s on board memory. Instructions fetched from main memory are copied to cache and are quick to access if needed again. Unused instructions are replaced as cache fills up.
