systems architecture Flashcards
1
Q
what is a cpu
A
The central processing unit is part of the computer that is responsible interpreting and executing most of the commands from a computer
2
Q
popular cpu manufacturers?
A
INTEL
AMD
3
Q
WHERE IS A CPU LOCATED
A
attached to the motherboard in the CPU socket
4
Q
what is clock speed
A
it is the rate at which the processor can complete a processing cycle
5
Q
what is the number of cores
A
the more cores the faster the processor will work
e.g quadcore= 4 proccesors
6
Q
what is the cache
A
the cache is a smaller faster memory which stores copies of the data.
7
Q
what is the control unit?
A
a control unit is the subcomponent oF the central processing unit(CPU)that manages all the actions performed in this area in a computer
