Throughput measures the rate at which a system processes data or tasks over time. It indicates system efficiency and capacity under load conditions.
Key Factors:
- System Architecture: Design choices can affect processing speed.
- Resource Availability: Adequate resources (CPU, memory) enhance throughput.
- Workload Characteristics: Different types of tasks may have varying impacts on throughput.
Monitoring throughput helps organisations optimise performance and identify bottlenecks in systems or processes.