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Computer organization helps optimize performance-based products. For example, software engineers need to know the [[processing power]] of [[Processor (computing)|processors]]. They may need to optimize software in order to gain the most performance for the lowest price. This can require quite a detailed analysis of the computer's organization. For example, in an [[SD card]], the designers might need to arrange the card so that the most data can be processed in the fastest possible way.

Computer organization also helps plan the selection of a processor for a particular project. [[Multimedia]] projects may need very rapid data access, while [[Virtualvirtual machine|virtual machines]]s may need fast interrupts. Sometimes certain tasks need additional components as well. For example, a computer capable of running a virtual machine needs [[virtual memory]] hardware so that the memory of different virtual computers can be kept separated. Computer organization and features also affect power consumption and processor cost.

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