Blog 5

Processor Frequency
The processor frequency is how fast that internal processor beats per second. It beats more times in one second that a heart in a lifetime!

Word Size
The number of bits that a processor can handle at one time.

Overclocking
Overclocking is were you chance the processor speed to run faster than it was meant to go. It takes more work for the processor but can speed up games and applications. Overclocking can also speed up older processors so you don’t need a new faster one.

Data Path
The number of bits that goes in and out of the processor.

SRAM
Stands for static ram. This keeps the information on the computer until it the computer shuts down. This does not need to be refreshed. SRAM is more costly that regular memory.

Primary Cache
Primary Cache is the fastest memory on a PC. It's in the processor and a very small amount, not more than 64kb. The Primary cache runs the same speed as the processor.

External Cache
This is external memory that is not part of the processor, but may be in the processor. External cache is also called Level 2 (L2)

Memory Cache
Memory cache is RAM and keeps all your data in its memory so the computer doesn't have to always go back and look for it. Memory cache is also called Level 1 (L1)