Engine Clock

What is Engine Clock?

The engine clock, also known as the core clock or GPU clock, is a fundamental component of graphics processing units (GPUs) and refers to the speed at which the GPU's central processing unit (CPU) operates.

The engine clock speed is usually measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz) and determines how many operations the GPU can perform per second. The engine clock is responsible for setting the speed at which the GPU's shader processors, texture mapping units, and other processing units operate. The higher the engine clock speed, the faster the GPU can process data and perform complex calculations, resulting in improved graphics performance in games and other applications. The engine clock speed can be adjusted by the user through software tools or by modifying the settings in the system BIOS. Overclocking the GPU by increasing the engine clock speed beyond its default setting can result in improved performance, but it can also cause the GPU to run hotter and may require additional cooling solutions. In summary, the engine clock is a key performance indicator for GPUs that determines the speed at which the GPU's CPU operates, and influences the overall graphics performance of the system.