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title: "Explain On What Does Microprocessor Speed Depend?"  
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# Explain On What Does Microprocessor Speed Depend?

[Explain](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/86025/content-created-for-humans-not-for-bots-explain-this-statement) On What Does Microprocessor [Speed](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167715/how-will-be-the-internet-be-like-in-2034) Depend?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- One of the most important indicators of a computer's efficacy is its speed. A [**computer's**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96654/is-ms-paint-a-good-computer-drawing-medium) speed is determined by a few important aspects.
- The **speed of a central processing unit** is measured in gigahertz, but a higher number does not always imply a quicker CPU. The size of its cache, measured in megabytes, and the number of processing cores are also important.
- A CPU cache is a data storage and retrieval area for this microprocessor. More data can be stored in a larger cache. The CPU can perform more operations at once with several cores.

- Random access memory is inserted on the motherboard in the form of 'sticks.' RAM has its own megahertz values, and more RAM means a quicker machine in general.
- A hard drive is where all of your computer's files are stored for the long term. Its transfer rate is measured in megabytes per second. Like a CPU, a hard disc can have a cache.
- Viruses and spyware can cause your computer to slow down. Antivirus software helps protect a computer from the slowdowns that come with malware outbreaks.

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