Computer system resources CPU
RAM ROM
Cache Registers
Input devices Output devices

 

Central Processing Unit, the part of the computer that carries out instructions of a computer program. The components of a computer system that are necessary for it to function, including hardware and software resources.
Read Only Memory, the permanent storage space for data that cannot be changed. Random Access Memory, the temporary storage space for data that a computer needs to access quickly.
Small, high-speed data storage areas within the CPU. A small amount of fast memory that stores frequently accessed data for quick retrieval.
Hardware devices used to output data from a computer, such as monitors or printers. Hardware devices used to input data into a computer, such as keyboards or mice.

 

Storage devices Bandwidth
Latency Processing power

 

The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given amount of time. Hardware devices used for long-term data storage, such as hard drives or SSDs.
The ability of a computer system to carry out tasks quickly and efficiently. The delay between the time a request is made and the time a response is received.