Practice Superscalar Architecture - 5.7 | 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 superscalar architecture allow?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how many instructions can be processed at the same time.

Question 2

Easy

Name a component of superscalar architecture.

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how many instructions are processed together.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what tasks need to be performed simultaneously.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the balance of performance and complexity.

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