Translation guide
In computing and electronics, clock frequency refers to the speed at which a processor or circuit operates, measured in cycles per second (Hertz). This guide covers how to express this concept in Japanese, from technical terms to everyday usage.
The standard term used in computing and electronics to refer to the operating frequency of a CPU, GPU, or other digital circuit.
The most common and direct translation, used in technical contexts. Literally 'clock frequency'.
このCPUのクロック周波数は3.5GHzです。
This CPU's clock frequency is 3.5 GHz.
Literally 'operating frequency'. Often used interchangeably with クロック周波数, but can also refer to the actual operating frequency which may differ from the base clock.
最大動作周波数は4.2GHzに達します。
The maximum operating frequency reaches 4.2 GHz.
Borrowed from English 'clock rate'. Less common than クロック周波数 but understood in technical circles.
クロックレートを上げると消費電力も増加します。
Increasing the clock rate also increases power consumption.
In everyday conversation about computers or smartphones, people often refer to clock speed more simply.
Short for クロック周波数, meaning 'clock speed' or 'clock number'. Common in casual tech talk.
このスマホのクロック数はどれくらい？
What's the clock speed of this smartphone?
Simply 'frequency'. In context, it's understood as clock frequency. Often used when the topic is already about processors.
新しいプロセッサは周波数が高いね。
The new processor has a high frequency, huh.
When discussing overclocking, specific terms are used to describe increasing the clock frequency beyond stock settings.
Refers to the actual operating clock, often used in overclocking discussions. Can be modified with ベース (base) or ブースト (boost).
動作クロックを200MHz上げました。
I raised the operating clock by 200 MHz.
Specifically the clock frequency of a GPU core, as opposed to memory clock.
コアクロックをオーバークロックすると性能が向上します。
Overclocking the core clock improves performance.
When stating clock frequencies, Japanese uses the same units as English: Hz (ヘルツ), MHz (メガヘルツ), GHz (ギガヘルツ). Numbers are often written in Arabic numerals, e.g., 3.5GHz.