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Across

1. A technique used by CPUs to improve instruction throughput by overlapping the execution of multiple instructions.

2. The number of stages in a CPU's instruction pipeline.

3. Slots on a motherboard where memory modules (RAM) can be inserted to provide additional memory for the computer.

4. Slots on a motherboard where expansion cards, such as graphics cards, sound cards, and network cards, can be inserted to enhance the functionality of the computer.

5. Increasing the operating frequency of a CPU beyond its default specifications to achieve higher performance, often requiring improved cooling solutions.

6. A small, high-speed memory used to store frequently accessed data and instructions.

7. The rate at which a CPU can execute instructions, measured in cycles per second.

8. A substance applied between a CPU and a heatsink to enhance thermal conductivity.

9. A technology that allows a CPU to handle multiple threads per core.

10. A dedicated type of memory used by GPUs to store and access data related to graphics processing.

11. A technique used by CPUs to overlap the execution of multiple instructions, improving overall throughput and performance.

12. A list of all the instructions that a CPU can execute.

Down

13. Connectors on a motherboard that provide power to various components, including the CPU, graphics card, and storage devices.

14. A rendering technique to generate realistic images by tracing the path of light rays and simulating their interactions with objects.

15. The time delay between the stored data request and its delivery.

16. An integrated circuit that contains the processing unit of a computer.

17. The number of independent processing units within a CPU.

18. The ability of GPUs to perform multiple computations simultaneously, greatly increasing their processing power and efficiency.

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