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The assignment requires detailed responses to questions about processor characteristics, bus structure, CPU packaging, and cooling systems. Students must compare Intel and AMD processors, explain CPU performance factors, and conduct a practical task analyzing CPU usage. Submissions are due by February 7, 2024, via email in a specified format.

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Assignment 2

The assignment requires detailed responses to questions about processor characteristics, bus structure, CPU packaging, and cooling systems. Students must compare Intel and AMD processors, explain CPU performance factors, and conduct a practical task analyzing CPU usage. Submissions are due by February 7, 2024, via email in a specified format.

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Assignment: Week 1–2 – Processor and Components

Instructions:

Answer the following questions in detail. Provide well-structured responses, including


explanations, diagrams (where applicable), and real-world examples. Submit your assignment as
a typed document (Word or PDF) and submit via email: [email protected] by Friday 7th
February 2024.

Section A: Short Answer Questions

1. Distinguishing CPU Characteristics


a) Compare and contrast Intel and AMD processors based on core count, clock speed,
cache memory, and thermal design power (TDP).
b) Explain the impact of clock speed and multi-threading on CPU performance.
c) What is cache memory? Describe the difference between L1, L2, and L3 cache
levels.
2. Bus Structure of a Microprocessor
a) Differentiate between a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit processor in terms of bus
structure and system performance.
3. CPU Packaging and Cooling
a) Explain the differences between PGA, LGA, and BGA CPU packaging.
b) Compare air cooling and liquid cooling systems in terms of efficiency, cost, and
suitability for different computing environments.

Section B: Research & Practical Task

1. Practical Task
 Open a task manager (Windows) or activity monitor (Mac) on your computer.
 Identify the CPU model, clock speed, and core usage while running different
applications.
 Take screenshots and analyze how CPU performance changes when performing
tasks like browsing, video playback, and gaming.

Submission Guidelines

 Deadline: Friday 7th 2pm.


 Format: Word Document (DOCX) or PDF
 File Naming: StudentName_ProcessorAssignment_Week1-2
 Submission: Via email: [email protected]

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