Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 1 - No. 3)
What does the term "overclocking" mean in the context of CPUs?
Running the CPU at its designed operating frequency.
Running the CPU at a frequency higher than its designed operating frequency.
Using multiple cores to execute an instruction.
Reducing the CPU's clock speed to save power.
Explication
Overclocking means increasing the clock speed of the CPU beyond its rated specifications.