The CPU speed is the internal speed of the CPU, measured in gigahertz (GHz).

The FSB speed is the maximum speed that the CPU can communicate with the front side bus on the motherboard. If the FSB speed on the motherboard is slower than the CPU, the data will be transferred at the slower speed. This becomes an important consideration.

The cache size controls how much information is queued before entering the processor. If it is not large enough, it slows the throughput.

The number of processors on board increases the amount of throughput. The greater the number of ditch diggers, the quicker the ditch gets dug.

Owner reviews is important because it lets you know what other people think of the computer processor. It also tells you how they use it and if they had any problems with it.

Power requirements tell you if you have need for a larger power supply for your system. It does not affect the throughput of the CPU.

Socket style is important when installing CPU correctly, but it does not affect the throughput. It does mean however that you must get a motherboard that is compatible.

After evaluating which CPU fits your budget and has the features you want, make your selection at your favorite online computer parts store.

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