Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gigahertz

Noun

/ˈgɪɡəˌhɜrts/

Definition

A unit of frequency equivalent to one billion hertz, commonly used to measure the speed of computer processors and other electronic devices.

Examples

The new smartphone has a processor speed of 2.5 gigahertz, making it very fast.
Many modern Wi-Fi routers operate at frequencies of 2.4 and 5 gigahertz.
The computer’s performance improved significantly after upgrading its CPU to a 3 gigahertz model.

Meaning

Gigahertz (GHz) is a measurement that indicates how many cycles per second a processor can execute, providing a way to assess the performance of electronic devices, particularly in computing and telecommunications.