Report to compare and contrast the hardware specification of two Laptops/Desktops or Servers.
Executive Summary
For the purpose of this report, I will be comparing two different computers and comparing the various aspects of hardware specifications of the two separate platforms in detail, including performance in terms of processor, memory and storage. The first computer I have chosen for this report is a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, which is a powerful laptop, also known as a notebook. This computer is made by a company called Apple, which is possibly the most desirable brand in the computer hardware market today. The second computer I have chosen, for which to compare against the MacBook Pro, is the 27-inch iMac
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Which computer is generally superior in terms of speed, performance and cost? To answer this, we need to closely analyse the details of the hardware specifications of each computer, and then compare them to see which is favourable in each aspect, and analyse the results to see which is has the favourable performance overall.
The main aspects of the hardware specifications we will be looking at will be computer processor, the computer memory, and the computer storage. These are three of the main components of a computer which determines its overall performance.
MAIN REPORT
Computer Processor
The processor, also known as the Central Processing Unit (or CPU for short) is the main hardware devise within a computer that is the main control devise for the computer system. It is essentially the brains of a computer, and manages and executes all of the instructions from the software within a computer and performs data manipulation and arithmetic calculations. Through channels known as buses, the processor is connected to all of the components within a computer including the storage, memory and input/output devices. The processor is most often a single microchip and the speed of the processor is normally measured in GHz. Although not all processors are designed in exactly the same way, the three main components of a typical processor will include an ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) which
The Operating System manages the flow of data and tells the processor what component needs to be doing. It does this my relaying one piece of information at a time but done so fast it seems it is doing it all at the same time. It does this by giving the information to the processer in computer language, so it can understand.
Computers are an important tool that many students use during college to accomplish tasks for classes. Laptops are commonly used around campuses; however, they don’t always prove to be strong enough to complete all the tasks that college students would like to run. When a laptop isn’t large enough to run all the software a student would like, a desktop computer comes next in power. A desktop computer is capable of more customization to fit the needs of a person with its performance and visuals. Most colleges offer desktop computers that can run advanced programs, however it is not always convenient to a college student to have to go onto campus to use this software. This is why it is more suitable for college students to have their own desktop PC at home.
Processor: A computer processer, otherwise known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is a part of the computer that receives input and decides that the output will be. Many modern CPUs are capable of processing trillions of calculations per second. The speed of a processor measured by how many operations a CPU can do in one second; this is done in MHz or GHz (Megahertz or Gigahertz). A processer with the speed of 1 MHz does 1,000,000 operations per second, and a 1GHz processer does 1,000,000,000 operations per second. This is known as the clock speed.
CPU (Central Processing Unit): processor is the brain of a computer and it does all the calculations of the computer.
What do CPU’s do? The CPU is the Central Processing Unit; its aim is to be there the act as the brain of the computer. Other common name for the CPU is the processor. It is in control of the power the computer is receiving and using and the calculations that enable to the computer to be used. CPUs come in differing form factors and each has a particular way in which it will fit on to the motherboard. The most common manufactures of this part that people will know are Intel and AMD. The CPU is in charge of allowing programmes to be used. The CPU sorts the commands of a program into an order which enables it to be used.
A CPU, is what is regularly alluded to as a processor. A processor contains numerous discrete parts inside it, for example, one or more memory reserves for directions and information, guideline decoders, and different sorts of execution units for performing number juggling or legitimate operations.
CPU stands for Central Processing Unit and it’s the brain of the computer. CPU executes instructions that enable the operating system and application software to run on a system. Inside the CPU we can find three main components which are the ALU, Control Unit and memory unit. ALU stands for Arithmetic and Logic Unit and performs calculations like addition, multiplication, division and subtraction. It also compares results using “greater than”, “less than” or “equal to”. Control Unit controls the operation of the memory unit, processor and input/output units. Memory unit is where all data that the CPU may need to process is stored. The data is stored in the memory in binary form.
The CPU is housed in the motherboard is considered the heart of the computer, it controls everything. CPU stands for central processing unit; it is one of the main components of a computer. The CPU or more commonly known as the processor is electronic circuitry which follows the instructions of the hardware and software on the computer, it effectively is a very efficient calculator carrying out arithmetic, logical, control and input/output operations.
The processor (otherwise known as CPU) is the very soul and performance core of the computer system; it is what allows the operating system and other software applications to-run. Every program demands dedication from the processor to decode commands that are then actionedinside the CPU to make them work.When a program is running, the CPU has to make every command work consistently one after the other. However, modern processors have the power to process commands side by side. This means that the quicker the commands are executed, the quicker the program responds to the user. Central Processing Units (CPUs) play an important role when it comes to maintaining
A core is usually the basic computation unit of the CPU - it can run a single program context (or multiple ones if it supports hardware threads such as hyperthreading on Intel CPUs), maintaining the correct program state, registers, and correct execution order, and performing the operations through ALUs.
Also known as the processor, the CPU is the heart of the computer and has two part:
Recently, Mac switched its central processing unit (CPU) to Intel creating a new competitive platform between the Macs and the PCs. Since the processors are now the same, the argument is: Macs are better than PCs as they can run their own operating system OS X as well as Microsoft’s operating systems XP &
The operating systems are somewhat similar although the MacBook system is running on only Microsoft. They all have wide screen with high tech looks. They are all slim with high performance microprocessors. These are all three so similar, vendors make it impossible to choose from.
A computer is an electronic device that stores, retrieves, and processes data, and can be programmed with instructions. A computer is composed of hardware and software, and can exist in a variety of sizes and configurations. Hardware is the physical equipment of a computer system, including the central processing unit (CPU), data-storage devices, terminals, printer, etc. Software is a program or set of instructions or rules that control the operation of a computer.
This paper will discuss three main operating systems, Windows, Linux, and OS X. All three of these operating systems have features which are unique unto themselves. Although there may be arguments as to which one of these three operating systems is better it really all comes down to what features are needed for each user. This paper will describe the features that each of these operating systems has to offer.