computer Performance

computer Performance

1. cache

   • What:
     • A cache is a reserved storage location that collects temporary data to help websites, browsers, and apps load faster.
     • cache memory is faster but more expensive than RAM
   • how:
     • Cache memory holds frequently used instructions/data which the processor may require next.

2. clock speed

   • what:
     • clock speed is the rate of how fast which the processor can can complete a processing cycle.
   • How:
     • it effects the performance by lets say 2 gHz can do 2 million cycles per second

3. cores

   • What:
     • A processor core is an individual processor within a CPU.
   • how:
     • Basically, having a high clock speed but just one or two cores means your computer will be able to load and interact with a single application quickly.

4. RAM

   • What:
     • RAM (random access memory) is used to access memory or anything quicker.
     • RAM is volattile
   • how:
     • by accessing anything and everything quicker