key term - Speedup

Definition

Speedup is the measure of how much faster one solution or algorithm performs compared to another solution or algorithm when solving the same problem.

Related terms

Efficiency:

Efficiency refers to how well a program or algorithm utilizes resources, such as time and memory.

Parallel Computing: Parallel computing involves breaking down tasks into smaller subtasks that can be executed simultaneously on multiple processors, resulting in improved speedup.

Bottleneck: In computing, bottleneck refers to any component or part of a system that limits overall performance and prevents achieving maximum speedup.