Processor
v Different
types of computer processor
Traditionally computer processor design and innovation has advanced at an exceedingly fast rate. As a corollary, the market for computer processors is vast and often times confusing to a first time explorer. However, learning the key feature sets and functions that set each processor apart from one another is not very difficult at all.
Brands
Since the
inception of mainstream computing into the homes of society, but there has been
consumer and commercial level computer processor manufacturers. The Intel
Corporation is undoubtedly the first name when any consumer thinks of the word
processor is mentioned. Intel has been producing the most top-line computer
processors for several decades now. AMD or Advanced Micro Devices is Intel's
only true competitor in the computer processor market producing computer
processors, which rival the speed and power of Intel's.
Architecture
When
considering the architecture of a computer processor, there are really only a
few key factors to consider. Whether the processor has a 32-bit or 64-bit core
determines whether or not the processor can run your software correctly. The
amount of on die processor cache memory is also of importance, as this
integrated memory space is where processor instructions
are held before execution. Finally, is the system a single, dual or quad core
processor? While multicore processors do have their advantages there is still a
lack of software able to utilize multicore processors.
Clock Speed
The clock speed
of a computer processor determines the rate at which a processor executes
instructions on data. Today this rate of execution is expressed in billions of
instructions per second. Though having a computer processor with a high clock
speed is advantageous, it alone is not the only factor that dictates overall
system performance. Higher clock speeds increase all system tasks, such as web
browsing, movie encoding, and system utilities like anti-virus software.
Maintenance
Computer processors
must be maintained according to their manufacturer's specifications in order to
perform at their full potential. All too often consumers will pick an expensive
cutting edge processor while neglecting support hardware for their processor. Different
processors require different power supplies, proper heat sink/ fan combos, and
adequate memory in order to function correctly. Above
all, different processors require different cooling solutions. Each processor
has its own TDP (Thermal Design Power) which is an indication of heat output
which must be dissipated.
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