IT332 Unit 3:
Processor
Core Count
Clock Speed
TCP
Apple M1
(ARM-based chip)
8-core CPI, 8 GPU, 16-
core Neutral Engine
Up to 3.23GHz
65W
Intel Core i9-12900K
16-core
3.2GHz
241W
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
14-core
Up to 5.7GHz
170W
One new piece of information gained through this exercise is the importance of the number of
cores and threads in a CPU. More cores and threads allow for better multitasking and
performance in heavy computational tasks.
The CPU contains several components including the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), which
performs arithmetic and logical operations, the Control Unit (CU), which manages the various
components of the computer, and the cache, which stores frequently used data for quick access.
The L cache is extremely important to CPU performance. It stores frequently used data for quick
access, reducing the time it takes for the CPU to retrieve data. The larger the cache, the more
data can be stored for quick access, improving performance. (Phillips, 2023)
CPU performance is also dependent on the speed and size of RAM. The faster the RAM, the
quicker the CPU can access data. Similarly, the larger the RAM, the more data can be stored for
quick access, improving performance.
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving!
References
Apple unleashes M1
. Apple Newsroom. (2023, October 10).
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1/
Phillips, G. (2023, January 30).
How Does CPU Cache Work and What Are L1, L2, and L3
Cache?
. MUO. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-cpu-cache/
