Why is a processor’s speed not the only important factor in a computer’s performance?

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Hello, everyone! I’ve been doing some research into computer hardware lately, and one thing that I keep coming across is this idea that the speed of a processor, while important, isn’t the only thing that affects a computer’s overall performance. I’m having a bit of a hard time wrapping my head around this because I always thought that a faster processor meant a faster computer. Can anyone explain why this isn’t necessarily the case? I’m really interested to learn more about this!

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Think of it this way: you’re not going to turn a Toyota Camry into a supercar by just dropping in a Ferrari engine. There’s a bunch of components that need to work in harmony to deliver performance.

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