memory bandwidth
[/ˈmɛməri ˈbændwɪdθ/]
nounpl: memory bandwidths
largura de banda da memória
1. The maximum rate at which data can be transferred to and from memory in a computer system, typically measured in gigabytes per second (GB/s) or terabytes per second (TB/s)
The GPU's memory bandwidth of 432 GB/s allows for rapid data transfer during intensive computations.
A largura de banda da memória da GPU de 432 GB/s permite transferência rápida de dados durante computações intensivas.
2. A critical performance metric in computing that determines how quickly a processor can access and utilize data stored in RAM or cache memory
Increasing memory bandwidth is essential for improving the performance of data-intensive applications.
Aumentar a largura de banda da memória é essencial para melhorar o desempenho de aplicações intensivas em dados.
This is specialized technical terminology primarily used in computing, hardware engineering, and IT professions. The term is identical in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts, reflecting the global nature of the computing industry. It is particularly important in discussions about GPU performance, high-performance computing, and system optimization.
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