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POWER
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COMPUTER
POWER
Computer Power is the overall capability of a
computer to perform complex tasks, handle large
datasets, and execute demanding applications. It
encompasses processing power, memory
capacity, storage speed, and graphics processing
capabilities.
 This is measured in FLOPS, or how many computations a given resource can
carry out in a second. FLOPS, or floating-point operations per second, is a
unit used to measure a computer's processing power. It's a way to compare the
speed and efficiency of different computers and processors.

• Peak FLOPS refers to the computing power potential of a chip, or how many
computations the chip could carry out in theory.

• Effective FLOPS refers to a chip’s real-world performance.

COMPUTER
SPEED
The speed of a computer is determined by many
elements, some related to hardware and some
related to software. In hardware, speed is
improved by giving the electrons shorter
distances to travel in completing a circuit. Since
the first CPU was created in the early 1970s,
engineers have constantly worked to figure out
how to shrink these circuits and put more and
more circuits onto the same chip – these are
known as integrated circuits. And this work has
paid off as the speed of computing devices has
been continuously improving.
WHAT MAKES
COMPUTERS FAST?
The processor or CPU is one of the main

1components of a computer. The overall

speed of a computer or "clock speed of a

.computer is usually determined by how

fast it processes data. The more capable
your computer is at processing, and
executing more instructions per second
will determine how fast your computer is.
The first computer processor had a
processing speed of 240 kHz and was
able to process 92,000 instructions per
second.
WHAT MAKES
COMPUTERS FAST?
2
Another critical aspect of a
computer's speed in the Cache.

.The computer uses Cache to

transfer data between the CPU,
memory, and all of the components
within the computer. The cache is
the fastest type of memory inside a
computer. The level 2 and level 3
cache will help the computer store
and send more instructions. The
more cache a computer has will
help make the computer run more
efficiently.
WHAT MAKES
COMPUTERS FAST?
The next part of what makes a computer
3 run faster is RAM or Random Access

. Memory. RAM is the computer's short

term data storage. This stores the
information your computer is actively
using. This short-term memory allows
your computer to access information
more quickly. If you are using multiple
programs at the same time, the more
RAM you will need.
WHAT MAKES
COMPUTERS FAST?
4 what makes a computer faster. A bus is
Bus speed is another important part of

. parts of the motherboard. The more

a circuit that connects the different

data the bus can handle at one time will

allow the information to travel faster,
Bus speed is measured in megahertz.
Bus speed refers typically to the front
side bus or FSB.
WHAT MAKES
COMPUTERS FAST?
5 main parts of a computer that
The Hard Drive is also one of the

. Drive or HDD has moving parts, which

contributes to its speed. A Hard Disk

may result in some slower read and

write times (mainly depending on HDD
specs). A 5400 RPM hard drive will be
slower than a 7200 RPM hard drive. A
hard drive with a larger cache will
allow data to be handled more
efficiently.
WHAT MAKES
COMPUTERS
The last piece of hardwareFAST?
vital
6 to a computer's speed is the
. Processing Unit (GPU). Adding
Video Card or Graphics

a completely separate GPU will

potentially add speed to your
current onboard RAM, and it will
also have its own set of RAM,
Because of this, the graphics
processing and overall system
multitasking will see a boost in
speed.
WHAT MAKES
COMPUTERS FAST?
Besides having the best hardware, having
7 the latest operating system will also
. includes the latest software updates.
contribute to a faster computer. This also

Software updates often repair security holes

and bug repairs or fixes which can all make
your computer run slower. Keeping a
computer operating system up-to-date is a
vital part of its speed, efficiency, and
security. Another reason to have the latest
operating system and software is that new
technology is being introduced every day,
and having the proper system to support the
new technology is a must.
HOW FAST CAN A COMPUTER PROCESS
INFORMATION?
Modern CPUs can process billions of instructions per second. The exact speed
depends on various factors, including:

• Clock speed

• Number of cores

• Architecture efficiency

• Memory speed and capacity

• Storage type (SSD vs HDD)

MEASURING
COMPUTER
POWER AND
SPEED
CPU SPEED This represents the clock

(GHZ) speed of the processor,

indicating the number of
instructions it can execute per
second. While a higher GHz
generally correlates with faster
processing, it is not the sole
determinant of performance.
Modern CPUs often incorporate
multiple cores, enabling
parallel processing and
significantly enhancing power
even at lower GHz. Therefore,
GHz provides only a partial
picture of a computer's
processing prowess.
 INSTRUCTIONS
PER SECOND
IPS considers not just the clock
speed but also the number of
instructions the CPU can
(IPS)
actually execute per second,
offering a more accurate
reflection of its processing
capabilities. A higher IPS
indicates a more powerful
processor, regardless of its
clock speed.
FLOATING-
POINT
OPERATIONS This measures the computer's
ability to perform floating-point

PER SECOND calculations, which are

essential for complex

(FLOPS) mathematical computations.

High FLOPS values are
indicative of a computer's
suitability for tasks demanding
intensive numerical processing.
 BENCHMAR
Benchmarks provide a
more holistic view of a
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computer's performance
across various
workloads. These
standardized tests
evaluate performance
across different tasks,
including gaming, video
editing, and general
productivity.
MEMORY
BANDWIDTH The rate at which data can be

(GB/S) transferred between the CPU

and RAM. High memory
bandwidth is critical for
applications that require quick
access to large amounts of
data, such as video editing,
gaming, and data analysis. It
represents the efficiency of the
data highway connecting the
processor to its short-term
memory.
In conclusion, a computer’s speed is the sum of its parts.
A computer is an intricate system that uses many
different parts to perform the various functions we ask of
it. You will need the best processor or CPU, cache, RAM,
bus speed, Hard Drive, GPU, and the latest software and
operating system. All of these aspects, working together
in harmony, are what makes a computer fast. If one of
these aspects isn’t as fast or powerful as the rest of the
others, your computer may experience a loss of speed.
Sometimes cleaning up your computer’s drives and
troubleshooting your network may be all it takes to
speed up your computer just enough.
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