Practice Design Trade-offs - 5.9 | 5. Microarchitecture and Its Role in Computer System Design | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does PPA stand for in microarchitecture?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the primary factors being balanced.

Question 2

Easy

Name one challenge that come with increased processor complexity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the implications of more features.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a primary trade-off between performance and another factor in microarchitecture?

  • Cost
  • Power
  • Area

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when you make a processor faster.

Question 2

True or False: Higher flexibility in microarchitecture always leads to better performance.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider whether flexibility improves execution speed.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a theoretical processor that prioritizes flexibility. What trade-offs would you expect in terms of performance and cost?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what features you would add for versatility.

Question 2

Evaluate a microarchitecture strategy that uses shallow pipelining versus deep pipelining. What are the benefits and drawbacks of each?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the workload each design can handle.

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