Does Memory Frequency Speed Depend on the Type of Processor?
Computers operate on the basic principle of a processor and random access memory working together. The processor is similar to a computer's engine, and the memory is like the transmission. When an engine and a transmission are both operating at peak efficiency, maximum speed is produced. It is the same way with memory frequency speed and processor speed.
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Memory
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Many people think of memory solely in terms of size, such as 4GB of random access memory (RAM). However, memory also operates in terms of speed. This is known as memory frequency speed, which is determined by how rapidly the processor accesses the memory.
Processor
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The processor is the "brain" of the computer. The faster the processor, the faster the computer can function. Under most conditions, a faster processor combined with a large amount of memory can cause a computer to work at a high speed.
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BIOS
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The system BIOS (basic input/output system) is what actually determines memory frequency speed. By changing the individual BIOS setting on a computer, memory frequency speed can be increased or decreased.
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