| Benchmarking |
The process of comparing the performance of a processor against standard reference points or other processors. |
| Cache Memory |
A small, high-speed memory storage unit that temporarily holds frequently accessed data and instructions for faster processing. |
| Clock Speed |
The speed at which a processor can execute instructions, measured in gigahertz (GHz). |
| FLOPS (Floating-Point Operations Per Second) |
A measure of a processor's floating-point performance. |
| Hyper-Threading |
A technology that allows a single processor core to execute multiple threads simultaneously, improving efficiency. |
| Instructions Per Cycle (IPC) |
The number of instructions a processor can execute in one cycle. |
| Memory Bandwidth |
The rate at which data can be read from or written to the computer's memory, affecting overall processor performance. |
| Overclocking |
The practice of increasing a processor's clock speed beyond the manufacturer's specifications to achieve higher performance. |
| Response Time |
The time it takes for a processor to respond to a command or input. |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
The maximum amount of heat generated by a processor that the cooling system is designed to handle. |
| Throughput |
The amount of data or instructions processed by a processor in a given amount of time. |
