Memory clock

[/ˈmɛməri klɑːk/]
nounpl: Memory clocks
🇧🇷 Frequência de memória
1. The speed at which a computer's memory (RAM) operates, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz), determining how fast data can be read from or written to memory
The gaming PC has a memory clock of 3600 MHz, which provides excellent performance for demanding applications.
O PC gamer possui uma frequência de memória de 3600 MHz, o que oferece excelente desempenho para aplicações exigentes.
2. In graphics processing units (GPUs), the operating speed of the video memory (VRAM) that affects rendering performance
Overclocking the memory clock on your graphics card can increase frame rates in video games.
Aumentar a frequência de memória da placa de vídeo pode aumentar a taxa de quadros em videogames.
💡 This is primarily technical jargon used in computing contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is essential in tech forums, gaming communities, and hardware specification discussions. In Brazil, tech enthusiasts often discuss 'frequência de memória' when comparing PC components or optimizing systems for gaming and professional applications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Memory frequencyRAM speedVRAM clockMemory speed

Regional Variations

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General Brazilian Portuguese
Frequência de memória
Standard technical term used across Brazil
🏙️
São Paulo
Frequência de memória / Velocidade da memória
Both terms commonly used in tech communities
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Rio de Janeiro
Frequência de memória
Standard usage in technical contexts
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Portugal
Frequência de memória / Velocidade da memória
Similar to Brazilian usage, with slight preference for 'velocidade' in casual contexts

Related Words

Core clockOverclockingRAMBandwidthLatencyMHzGHz

Related Idioms & Phrases

Push the memory clock higher
Memory clock bottleneck
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