An engineering firm uses two high-performance computing nodes, Compute-Node X and Compute-Node Y, to run complex finite element analysis simulations. A summary of their CPU characteristics is given below:
| Processor Attribute | Compute-Node X | Compute-Node Y |
|---|---|---|
| Clock Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Physical CPU Cores | 8 | 16 |
| Level 2 (L2) Cache Size | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Identify two other hardware components of a computer system, which are not listed in the table, that could be upgraded to improve the overall computational performance of these nodes.
Practise OCR GCSE Computer Science CPU performance with exam-style questions for GCSE Computer Science. 12 questions, matched to the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) specification and written in Component 01 and Component 02 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.