Leistungsintensive

Leistungsintensive is a German adjective used to describe tasks, processes, or systems that require a high level of performance, resources, or effort to achieve results. It can refer to computational power, energy consumption, time, or human labor, depending on the context. In English translations it is often rendered as resource-intensive or high-performance, depending on the emphasis.

Etymology and usage notes: The term combines leistung (performance or output) with intensiv (intensive). It is common in technical, scientific, and professional language and is typically placed before the noun, as in leistungsintensive Anwendungen or leistungsintensive Prozesse. The phrase signals a higher-than-average demand relative to a given baseline.

Contexts and examples: In information technology, leistungsintensive Anwendungen require powerful hardware, ample memory, and fast storage. In industry or energy sectors, leistungsintensive Prozesse consume substantial energy and time, influencing efficiency and costs. In sport or human factors, leistungsintensive Belastungen describe demanding training loads or workloads on athletes, workers, or equipment.

Related terms and contrasts: Related concepts include ressourcenintensiv (resource-intensive) and energienintensiv (energy-intensive), which pinpoint different aspects of demand. Conversely, terms like leistungsstark describe high capability or output potential rather than the demand placed on resources. The choice of term depends on whether the focus is on requirements, capacity, or impact.

See also: Resource-intensive computing, high-performance computing, energy-intensive industries.