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Gigahertz

Gigahertz is one billion hertz, used for processor clock speeds.

Also known as: GHz

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Gigahertz is 1,000,000,000 hertz, the standard unit for processor clocks. Higher is not always faster without considering architecture.

See {L('hertz','Hertz')}.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gigahertz?

Gigahertz is one billion hertz, used for processor clock speeds.

What terms are related to Gigahertz?

Related General terms include tie, Hertz.

Related Technical Terms

tie
A tie is a comparison result where devices end evenly matched. General
Hertz
A hertz is one cycle per second, a unit of frequency. General
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