Glossary of Terms

Memory Performance Factors

Keyword Definition
Bandwidth The maximum rate data can be transferred between two points in a specified path.
Bus Width The number of bits a computer bus can efficiently transmit in a single operation.
Clock Speed The frequency at which a processor can execute instructions, affecting how quickly data can be processed and transferred to memory.
Latency The time it takes for a request to be completed, including any delays in processing and accessing memory.
Memory Bandwidth The rate at which data can be read from or written to memory.
Memory Clock Speed The frequency at which a computer's memory operates, measured in cycles per second.
Memory Controller A component that manages the flow of data between the processor and memory, influencing data transfer rates and efficiency.
Memory Hierarchy The organization of different levels of memory, with varying access speeds and capacities, to optimize performance.
Memory Size The amount of memory available for storing data, programs, and processes.
Memory Type The technology and design of memory modules, which can impact speed, capacity, and power consumption.