Performance Determining

1. Cores
   Measured in: Count | Higher is Better
   Why it matters: Important for multitasking and productivity tasks. More cores allow the CPU to handle multiple processes simultaneously.

2. Threads
   Measured in: Count | Higher is Better
   Why it matters: Helps with multitasking and productivity. Threads are virtual cores that allow a CPU to manage more tasks at once. Typically, the number of threads is twice the number of cores if the CPU supports Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) or Hyper-Threading.

3. Clock Speed (Frequency)
   Measured in: GHz (Gigahertz) | Higher is Better
   Why it matters: Determines how fast a CPU can process instructions. Important for single-threaded tasks and gaming.

Key points:

3. • Base Clock: The minimum guaranteed speed under regular workload.

   • Boost Clock: The maximum speed the CPU can reach under heavy load.

Both base and boost speeds are important, and higher is generally better.

4. Cache
   Measured in: MB (Megabytes) | Higher is Better
   Why it matters: Acts as the CPU's fast memory to store frequently used data, improving performance in gaming and productivity tasks.
   Types of Cache:

   • L1 (Level 1): Smallest and fastest, stores critical data.

   • L2 (Level 2): Larger but slightly slower than L1.

   • L3 (Level 3): Largest and slower, shared across CPU cores.

5. TDP (Thermal Design Power)
   Measured in: Watts (W) | Lower is Better for energy efficiency
   Why it matters: Indicates the CPU’s heat output and power consumption. A lower TDP means less heat generation and lower power usage, which is beneficial for energy efficiency and quieter cooling.

1. Speed (Frequency)
   Measured in: MHz (Megahertz) or MT/s (Megatransfers per second) | Higher is Better
   Why it matters: Defines how fast the RAM can read and write data. Higher speed improves system responsiveness and performance.
   Key Points:

   • Common speeds ranges: 3200MHz, 3600MHz, 4800MHz, 5200MHz and 6000MHz etc.

   • While higher speed is generally better, it works best when balanced with low CAS latency.

2. Capacity
   Measured in: GB (Gigabytes) | Higher is Better
   Why it matters: Determines how much data your system can handle at once. More RAM allows for better multitasking and smoother performance in memory-intensive tasks like gaming, video editing, and running multiple applications.

3. CAS Latency (CL) – Column Access Strobe Latency
   Measured in: Clock Cycles | Lower is Better
   Why it matters: Indicates the delay between a command being sent to the RAM and the data being available. Lower latency means faster data access.

4. Bandwidth
   Measured in: GB/s (Gigabytes per second) | Higher is Better
   Why it matters: Represents the amount of data the RAM can transfer per second. Higher bandwidth improves multitasking and performance in high-demand applications.

5. RAM Type (DDR - Double Data Rate)
   Common Types: DDR3, DDR4, DDR5
   What is DDR?
   DDR (Double Data Rate) refers to the technology that allows RAM to transfer data twice per clock cycle—once on the rising edge and once on the falling edge of the clock signal. This effectively doubles the data transfer rate compared to older single data rate (SDR) RAM.
   Some DDR Generations:

   • DDR3: Older standard, not recommended now, speeds up to 2133 MHz, higher power consumption.

   • DDR4: Most common nowadays, speeds from 2133 MHz to 3600+ MHz, more energy-efficient than DDR3.

   • DDR5: Latest generation, starting at 4800 MHz, offering higher speeds, better power efficiency, and improved performance.

6. Channels (Single, Dual, Quad-Channel)
   Why it matters: Refers to how RAM modules communicate with the CPU. More channels = more data paths = better performance.
   Common Types:

• Single-channel: Basic, lower bandwidth.

• Dual-channel: Doubles bandwidth, improves performance (common in modern PCs).

• Quad-channel: Found in high-end workstation PCs for professional workloads.