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Factors Affecting CPU Performance
Factors Affecting CPU Performance Several factors can affect how fast a CPU processes instructions: - Clock speed: Higher clock speed means more instructions per second. - Number of cores: More cores allow multitasking and parallel processing. - Cache size: A larger cache reduces the time to access frequently used data.
Practise exam question
State two factors that affect CPU performance and explain how each improves performance. (4 marks)
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