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Gigahertz

One billion hertz — used for processor clocks.

Also known as: GHz

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Gigahertz — One billion hertz — used for processor clocks.

This general term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: tie Hertz.

Related Technical Terms

Hertz
The unit of frequency — cycles per second. General
tie
A comparison that ends evenly matched. General
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