Is My Clock Cycle Calculation Accurate for a 2.5 GHz CPU?

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A nanosecond is defined as one billionth of a second, or 10^-9 seconds. The calculation for determining the clock cycle in nanoseconds for a CPU running at 2.5 GHz is accurately represented as 10^-9 seconds multiplied by 2.5 x 10^9, resulting in a period of 2.5 nanoseconds. The discussion emphasizes that a 1 GHz frequency corresponds to a 1 ns period, and higher frequencies yield shorter periods. It highlights the importance of understanding that the period is inversely proportional to frequency. Some participants noted the absence of a division operation in the original calculation, suggesting a need for clarity in the formula used.
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What is the duration of a clock cycle (in nanoseconds) for a CPU running at 2.5 GHz?
So far I have come to the understanding that a nanosecond is one billionth of a second or 10-9 seconds. So I found this formula to calculate the clock cycle in nanoseconds, for a CPU running at 2.5 GHz.

10^-9 x 2.5 x 10^9 = 2.5 nanoseconds

Am I missing any important steps with my calculation? Is this accurate?
 
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A 1GHz frequency would be 1ns period. A higher frequency would involve a smaller period. What formula are you using?
 
Also, is this for schoolwork?
 
Period is inversely proportional to frequency. I don't see the 'devide' operation in your calculation.
 
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