Practice Introduction to Microarchitecture - 5.1 | 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 microarchitecture refer to in computer systems?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how instructions get executed.

Question 2

Easy

Name one key performance aspect affected by microarchitecture.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the term PPA.

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Question 1

What is microarchitecture primarily concerned with?

  • Software Design
  • Hardware Design
  • Networking

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what deals with the physical aspects of a CPU.

Question 2

True or False: Microarchitecture does not vary between different products using the same ISA.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider examples of different CPU brands.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a typical microarchitecture scenario and discuss how a specific design choice could improve a processor's performance while also impacting power consumption.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how multi-core processors operate and their energy efficiency.

Question 2

Propose a microarchitecture design that could optimize for low power consumption while maintaining sufficient performance for mobile devices. What key features would it include?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how mobile devices prioritize battery life.

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