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Paper 1 structured question: Computer architecture

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Understanding CPU architecture and performance.

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CPU Performance Factors

The performance of a CPU is influenced by its cores, cache, and clock speed.

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    Explain how cores, cache, and clock speed influence CPU performance.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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Components of CPU Performance

Cores, cache, and clock speed are critical to CPU performance.

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    Describe the role of cache in CPU performance.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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