👉 Peak computing refers to the maximum rate at which a computer system can perform computations or process data. This peak is determined by the hardware components of the system, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory (RAM), storage devices, and sometimes graphics processing units (GPUs) or specialized processors like those found in artificial intelligence systems. The CPU is the primary processor that executes instructions, and its speed, measured in clock cycles per second (GHz), directly impacts peak performance. More RAM allows for quicker data access and multitasking, while faster storage devices like SSDs reduce data retrieval times. Peak computing is crucial for applications requiring high-speed data processing, such as scientific simulations, video editing, and machine learning tasks.
