Clock rate

 Clock Rate

The clock rate (or clock speed) of a digital device, such as a processor or microcontroller, refers to the frequency at which the system's clock generates pulses that synchronize the operations of its components. It is typically measured in Hertz (Hz), commonly in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). A higher clock rate usually means faster processing, though actual performance also depends on architecture, instructions per cycle, and other factors.

Bandwidth

In a general sense, bandwidth refers to the maximum capacity of a system to transfer data over a communication channel in a given time. It is measured in terms of data rate, such as bits per second (bps), kilobits per second (kbps), or gigabits per second (Gbps). For example:

Network Bandwidth: The data transfer capacity of a network connection.

Signal Bandwidth: The range of frequencies a signal occupies, measured in Hertz (Hz).

In essence:

Clock rate measures speed of operations or processing.

Bandwidth measures data transfer capacity.