Practice Superscalar Architecture (5.7) - Microarchitecture and Its Role in Computer System Design
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Superscalar Architecture

Practice - Superscalar Architecture

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Question 1 Easy

What does superscalar architecture allow?

💡 Hint: Think about how many instructions can be processed at the same time.

Question 2 Easy

Name a component of superscalar architecture.

💡 Hint: Consider what helps execute instructions.

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Question 1

What does superscalar architecture allow a processor to do?

Execute one instruction only
Execute multiple instructions per cycle
Process instructions sequentially

💡 Hint: Consider how it compares to scalar architectures.

Question 2

True or False: Reported IPC is usually higher in superscalar architectures than in scalar architectures.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how many instructions are processed together.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hypothetical superscalar architecture for a specific application, detailing how it would improve performance and what features it would include.

💡 Hint: Think about what tasks need to be performed simultaneously.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique a real-world processor that utilizes a superscalar architecture. Discuss both advantages and potential drawbacks.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance of performance and complexity.

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