Bus Speed
pcThe frequency at which data is transmitted between components in a computer system.
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Bus speed determines the rate at which data is transferred on the bus of a computer, which directly impacts overall system performance. It is typically measured in megahertz (MHz), indicating the number of bus operations per second, and influences the speed at which the CPU, memory, and other components communicate.
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The Front Side Bus (FSB) of an Intel Core i7-950 operates at a frequency of 4.8 GT/s (giga-transfers per second).
Used primarily in desktop and workstation motherboards where fast data exchanges between CPU and RAM are crucial.
AMD's Infinity Fabric interconnect runs at the same speed as the system RAM on the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, with typical bus speeds reaching up to 3200 MHz.
Common in high-performance computing scenarios, particularly in gaming PCs and professional workstations needing rapid data exchanges.