What are CPU and RAM? How do they affect a dedicated server?

[Gaiacom_LC]

RAM, or random access memory, is a form of short-term storage used by computers. RAM is commonly used by applications and operating systems to store data that needs to be kept “ready,” and will need to be accessed very quickly in the near future.

In contrast to Hard Disk or Storage, RAM (memory) directly affects server performance. Without a sufficient amount of physical RAM, a server may have trouble running software with the desired level o performance.
One of the key benefits of dedicated servers is the ability to accommodate a large amount of physical memory (RAM). Dedicated servers can be configured with up to 128GB, or more, of hard-wired RAM. That’s a lot!

The CPU, or processor (central processing unit), is one of the most critical components of a server. It is responsible for handling all processing tasks, and delegating requests for resources between RAM, storage devices, and other parts of the system.

The performance of a dedicated server is often directly related to the power of the CPU it is equipped with, although other factors such as storage configuration can also play a significant role. In general, processors with a greater number of cores, and greater frequeny per core (usually measured in GHz), will provide increased performance for all tasks that require processing.

What is CPU? What is RAM? via RedArray Knowledgebase.

 

[ehostingpk]

Hi Gaiacom_LC,
Great thread about CPU and RAM thanks for sharing.

 

[hongta]

RAM, or random access memory, is a form of short-term storage used by computers. RAM is commonly used by applications and operating systems to store data that needs to be kept “ready,” and will need to be accessed very quickly in the near future.

In contrast to Hard Disk or Storage, RAM (memory) directly affects server performance. Without a sufficient amount of physical RAM, a server may have trouble running software with the desired level o performance.
One of the key benefits of dedicated servers is the ability to accommodate a large amount of physical memory (RAM). Dedicated servers can be configured with up to 128GB, or more, of hard-wired RAM. That’s a lot!

The CPU, or processor (central processing unit), is one of the most critical components of a server. It is responsible for handling all processing tasks, and delegating requests for resources between RAM, storage devices, and other parts of the system.

The performance of a dedicated server is often directly related to the power of the CPU it is equipped with, although other factors such as storage configuration can also play a significant role. In general, processors with a greater number of cores, and greater frequeny per core (usually measured in GHz), will provide increased performance for all tasks that require processing.

What is CPU? What is RAM? via RedArray Knowledgebase.

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. The CPU is the brains of your computer. It processes all the mathematical calculations required to make programs run. The speed of your CPU is measured in hertz (scaling up to megahertz and gigahertz), or how many cycles it can process per second. When your computer runs programs, it’s essentially following a set of instructions one at a time. CPUs can have multiple cores (i.e. dual-core or quad-core), which allows it to perform several processes at once. In a way, it’s a bit like the checkout line at the grocery store—adding a core is like opening an additional register, allowing the CPU to process instructions twice as fast.
What is RAM?
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. This is a different kind of memory that is used to store files permanently on your hard drive. Rather, RAM could be considered short term memory. The data stored in your RAM is the information that is necessary to keep a program running or complete a process. Think of it a bit like the work space for a math problem where you work out the smaller calculations that help you determine the solution to the entire problem.
To this end, RAM is incredibly important to multitasking (i.e. running multiple programs at once). RAM allows a program to continue running in the background so you can return to it without re-launching it.