processor speed
[/ˈprɑːsesər spiːd/]
nounpl: processor speeds
velocidade do processador
1. The frequency at which a computer processor executes instructions, typically measured in gigahertz (GHz)
The new laptop has a processor speed of 3.5 GHz, making it much faster than the previous model.
O novo notebook tem uma velocidade do processador de 3,5 GHz, tornando-o muito mais rápido que o modelo anterior.
2. The clock rate determining how many operations per second a CPU can perform
Higher processor speed generally results in better performance for demanding applications.
Uma velocidade do processador mais alta geralmente resulta em melhor desempenho para aplicações exigentes.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'velocidade do processador' is the standard technical term used in computer specifications and marketing. With the globalization of technology, many Brazilians also recognize the English term 'processor speed' directly, especially among IT professionals and tech enthusiasts. The measurement in GHz has become universal across both English and Portuguese-speaking markets.
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