Computer Performance

Computer Performance

1. Clock Speed

   • The number of fetch, decode and execute cycles a CPU can perform per second.
   • Examples of things that have clock speed are: computer,iphone
   • Clock speed is measured in hertz which is Hz.

2. Cache

3. Cores

   • The number of independent processors in the CPU which run the fetch decode execute cycle simultaneously.
   • Example which have a core inside them are:

4. RAM

   • It stores the programs, parts of the operating system and the files currently being used.
   • It works by not storing all of your work when turning off the computer.
   • Example of RAM include: computer, iphone