NIMCET 2024 — Computer PYQ

1. Direct Factors (Affects Performance)

• Clock Speed: Determines cycles per second.

  $$\text{Performance}\propto \text{Clock Speed}$$

• Number of Cores: Determines parallel execution capacity.

• Cache Size: High-speed memory on the CPU chip to reduce latency.

2. Indirect Factor (Does Not Affect CPU Speed)

• Size of the Main Memory (RAM): It stores data for the CPU but does not change the speed at which the CPU processes instructions.

• Increasing RAM allows more programs to run, but the internal execution speed of the CPU remains constant.

Final Answer:

The correct option is (c) Size of the Main Memory (RAM).