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CNET GLOSSARY: Terms for the techie
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MHz 
megahertz 
One million cycles of electromagnetic currency alternation per second, commonly used to measure the speed of a microprocessor. For example, a 600MHz microprocessor performs 600 million cycles per second. A microprocessor's MHz rating is a key factor in how powerful the processor is. This measurement is also used to denote the speed of high-speed data paths such as buses within the computer.


   
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