What is it?
Throughput is the amount of data processed in a given time. It measures how quickly a system can perform tasks.
Tech Understandability: Intermediate
Simple One-Sentence Definition
Throughput indicates how much work a system can handle over time.
Analogy or Comparison
Think of throughput like water flowing through a pipe. More water can flow if the pipe is wider.
Why it matters?
High throughput means a system is efficient. It can save time and resources for users and businesses.
Fun Fact
Throughput is commonly used in networking and manufacturing to gauge performance.
Related Terms
Bandwidth: Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a specific time frame.
Latency: Latency is the time it takes for data to travel from one point to another in a network.
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