Factors Influencing CPU Processing Speed

Front

What does clock speed indicate?

Back

The speed at which the CPU can operate.

Front

What is the standard unit of measurement for clock speed?

Back

Gigahertz (GHz).

Front

What does a 5GHz CPU represent?

Back

It performs 5 billion instruction cycles a second.

Front

Does increasing clock speed always increase processor performance?

Back

No, increasing clock speed does not automatically increase processor performance if the hardware speed capability does not change.

Front

What is cache memory used for?

Back

To temporarily store frequently used instructions and data.

Front

Where is cache memory located?

Back

Between the processor and the RAM.

Front

Why is cache memory quicker to search than RAM?

Back

Because cache memory has a significantly lower storage capacity than RAM, resulting in much lower search times.

Front

What is a core in a CPU?

Back

A single processor (processing unit) with its own control unit, ALU, and registers.

Front

What is the advantage of having more than one core in a CPU?

Back

It increases the CPU's ability to run many programs at the same time.

Front

What is the difference between a dual core and a quad core CPU?

Back

A dual core CPU has two processors, while a quad core CPU has four processors.