Computer System Specification

1. The Central Processing Unit

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The Central Processing Unit

6 IMPORTANT CPU SPECIFICATION

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 6 IMPORTANT CPU SPECIFICATION
1. Multi-Core Technology
2. CPU Socket
3. Operating Frequency
4. Hyperthreading
5. Cache
6. Thermal Design Power

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 Multi-Core Technology

What is a Core?

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 Multi-Core Technology

What is a Core?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of
independent central processing units in a single computing
component

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 Multi-Core Technology

What is a Core?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of
independent central processing units in a single computing
component

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 Multi-Core Technology

What is multi-core technology?

Multi-core technology, then, is the ability to put multiple micro-
processors (referred to as cores) on a single processing chip.

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 Multi-Core Technology

What is multi-core technology?

By doing so, a multi-core CPU is allowed to do two things at
once, rather than having to process one thing at a time. This
significantly increases a processor’s performance.

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 CPU Socket

What is CPU Socket?

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 CPU Socket

CPU Socket
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical
connections between the processor and motherboard.

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 CPU Socket
Note!
Along with different series’ of processors, there are also
different sockets. The CPU socket is where the processor will
be installed on the motherboard
We have two commonly used type of Sockets
1. PGA (“Pin Grid Array) - consists of a socket with pins that you
place the processor on.

2. LGA (Land Grid Array) - on the other hand, places the pins on
the processor, which you then insert into a socket with appropriately
placed holes.
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 Operating Frequency

What is CPU Operating

Frequency?

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 Operating Frequency

What is CPU Operating

Frequency?
Processor Base Frequency describes the rate at which the processor's
transistors open and close. The processor base frequency is the operating
point where TDP is defined. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz
(GHz), or billion cycles per second.

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 Operating Frequency
Note!
The operating frequency of a processor is how fast it can
complete a single cycle of work. The higher the frequency, the
faster it can complete a single cycle of work.

You should look for the CPU that brings the most cores, the
highest frequency, and the most instructions per clock cycle as
possible according to your budget.

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 Hyperthreading

What is Hyperthreading?

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 Hyperthreading

What is Hyperthreading?
Multithreading is another technology that allows processors to
be more efficient in certain CPU-intensive tasks. Multithreading
allows the CPU to work on two different threads (sequences of
instructions for the CPU to carry out) at the same time.

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 Hyperthreading
Note!

It doesn’t allow your CPU to do multiple things at once, but it does

delegate tasks more efficiently to the point to where it can give a small
performance increase in certain scenarios.

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 Cache

What is Cache?

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 Cache

What is Cache?
CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel®
Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to
dynamically share access to the last level cache.

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 Cache

What is Cache?
CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel®
Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to
dynamically share access to the last level cache.

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 Cache

What is Cache?
Cache is on-board memory for your processor. It’s like RAM, but it offers
even quicker access, since it’s located directly on your processor.

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 Cache
Note!

While it only presents a small fraction of storage space as compared to

your RAM and your hard drive, it is extremely fast and is used for the
most important data relative to the tasks you are carrying out on your
computer.

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 Thermal Design Power

What is Thermal Design

Power?

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 Thermal Design Power

What is Thermal Design

Power?
Thermal Design Power, or TDP, is the measure of the average
maximum power a processor can dissipate while running
software in watts.

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 Thermal Design Power

Note!

Essentially, it’s an indicator of the quality of cooling system you will need
in order to keep your CPU at an acceptable temperature.

The lower the TDP of a processor, the less cooling it will need in order to
operate at acceptable temperature levels. The higher the TDP of a CPU
and the more cooling you will need.

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