processor clock frequency Vs crystal frequency

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How are they different ?
Thanks!
 

Crystal Frequency -> multiplier/divider -> Clock Frequency

Pls correct me if I'm wrong.
 

In 8085 µp,the crystal used for generating freuency.but we use a jk FF in toggle
mode to generate the clock frequency.
 

hai

Crystal generates analog signal.
but clock generates digital signal.
 

crystal frequency is reference clock.

processor clock frequency = n * reference clock(for example n = 8)

(generally, we use a PLL to generate processor clock from crystal frequency)

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How are they different ?
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