Megahertz

Megahertz (MHz) is a unit of frequency used to measure how many times an event occurs per second—in this case, how many millions of cycles a computer's processor or electronic signal completes each second. For example, a 1 MHz signal completes one million cycles every second. Higher megahertz values indicate faster processing speeds or signal transmissions, though modern processors are often measured in gigahertz (GHz). Essentially, megahertz reflects the rate at which a device can perform operations or communicate, impacting overall performance and speed.