What determines bytes per second a computer can process?

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The processing speed of a computer, measured in bytes per second, is primarily determined by several key factors: CPU speed, CPU word size, memory speed, bus speed and size, threading capabilities, and ALU speed. In the context of image processing, particularly for robotic systems utilizing cameras, the amount of I/O processing required also significantly influences performance. Understanding these elements is crucial for optimizing data processing capabilities in various applications.

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  • CPU architecture and performance metrics
  • Memory hierarchy and speed considerations
  • Bus systems and their impact on data transfer rates
  • Image processing fundamentals and I/O operations
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What are the factors which determines how many bytes / kilobytes / gigabytes of data a computer can process every second? Are there any equations / formula / rules that can be used to work this out.
 
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Big factors are cpu speed, cpu word size, memory speed, bus speed and size, threading capabilities, ALU speed. There are others, depending somewhat on what KIND of processing you are talking about. It's a big subject.
 
phinds said:
Big factors are cpu speed, cpu word size, memory speed, bus speed and size, threading capabilities, ALU speed. There are others, depending somewhat on what KIND of processing you are talking about. It's a big subject.

I'm referring to image processing, such as a robot having image processed by its control unit when 'seeing' things through its eyes / visual system (such as through cameras).
 
Tabaristiio said:
I'm referring to image processing, such as a robot having image processed by its control unit when 'seeing' things through its eyes / visual system (such as through cameras).
Then my answer stands but now I have to add "amount of I/O processing required"
 

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