Speed of Computer

           when considering the central processing Unit. Its speed is an important factor. The computer speed is sometimes called the clock speed as well. The unit Herts (Hz) is use to measure the speed of the Central Processing Unit while units such as megahertz (MHz) and gigahertz (GHz) are used to measure the speed of modern computer. When comparing computers, its speed is considered one strong factor.

1000 Hz     = 1 kHz

  1000 kHz   =  1 MHz

1000 MHz  = 1 GHz

               The maximaum Bits used for calculations or strong at a time is considered to measure the capacity of the Central Processing Unit. This is also called the word size of the computer as well.

            Intel and AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) can be mentioned as examples for the pioneering companies which produced Central Processing Units.