Computer Performance

Computer Performance

1. Cores

2. Clock Speed

   • How?
     • Software/Games would run smoothly
       • Can process more instructions per second, therefore programs will load/run faster.
   • Why?
     • Does not meet minimal or recommend spec for software required.
       • Current processor is to slow.
         • Device is running slowly.
   • What?
     • How fast the device processes instructions.
     • Fetch,decode, execute and cycle.
     • Measured in hertz(hz)-one instruction per second.

3. Cache

   • What?
     • FAST!!
     • Can process instructions faster.
     • Very small-measured in MB.
     • Stores frequently accessed instructions/data.
   • How?
   • Why?
     • Does not meet minimum or recommended spec for software required.
     • To sore more frequently accessed instructions/data.
     • Speed...

4. RAM