Processors

Processors

1. Speed of processor

   • The processor clock speed and is measured in Giga hertz (GHz)
   • The fastest processor currently running up to 4.7 Ghz
   • Higher processor speed becomes important for...
     • Video editing
     • 3D Graphics work
     • Gaming
   • CPU performance is determined by more than just raw clock speed.

2. Processor Architecture

   • Basic Design of Processor
   • Most important factor to determine the performance of the processor

3. Multi-core processor

   • Far more powerful than single core processors
   • Can carry out several tasks at the same time.
   • Can run at lower speed than single-core processors but still more powerful than single-core processors.

4. Single core Processors

   • Can carry out several tasks by constantly switching between tasks

5. Atoms

   • Very small low-power processors

6. Advanced Risc Machines

   • Produces a wide range of mobile processors

7. Advanced Risc Machines

   • Produces a wide range of mobile processors
     • Highly energy efficient and were intended to be used in mobile computers
       • Netbooks and mobile phones
   • These processors are increasingly finding their way into energy-efficient laptops and desktop computers.

8. Computer with the latest 1.66 GHz or 1.8 GHz dual core mobile processor

   • Will be capable of undertaking any computing task they require
   • Is likely to be at least four times more energy efficient than the equivalent desktop PC chip.