Practice - Superscalar Architecture
Practice Questions
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What does superscalar architecture allow?
💡 Hint: Think about how many instructions can be processed at the same time.
Name a component of superscalar architecture.
💡 Hint: Consider what helps execute instructions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does superscalar architecture allow a processor to do?
💡 Hint: Consider how it compares to scalar architectures.
True or False: Reported IPC is usually higher in superscalar architectures than in scalar architectures.
💡 Hint: Think about how many instructions are processed together.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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