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clock speed
This term is a technical specification used primarily in computing to describe the raw pace of a CPU. While it is often used as a shorthand for overall performance, it can be misleading because it does not account for instructions per cycle or architectural efficiency. A higher clock speed does not always guarantee a faster computer if the processor architecture is outdated.
In a commercial or consumer context, this term is frequently used in marketing to simplify complex hardware capabilities. It is almost always paired with units of frequency, most commonly gigahertz (GHz) or megahertz (MHz), to provide a concrete measurement of the internal oscillator's rate.
Meanings
Examples
The new processor has a base clock speed of 3.2 GHz.
Increasing the clock speed can improve performance but generates more heat.
I wonder if a higher clock speed will actually make this game run smoother.
We need to optimize the software because the clock speed is too low for this task.
Does this laptop support overclocking to increase the clock speed manually?
The system automatically reduces the clock speed to prevent overheating.
The system automatically reduces the clock speed to prevent overheating.
Clock speed is not the only factor that determines overall CPU performance.
Check the specs to see what the maximum clock speed is for this chip.