Practice - Microarchitecture Factors Affecting Performance
Practice Questions
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What does superscalar design allow in a processor?
💡 Hint: Think about how lanes on a road can be used.
What is the purpose of branch prediction?
💡 Hint: Consider how guessing the next step can help.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a key benefit of superscalar design?
💡 Hint: Think about efficiency and speed.
True or False: Out-of-order execution does not improve processing performance.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of resource utilization.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a scenario applying superscalar architecture in a real-world application and describe its impact on performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how faster processing affects user experience.
Evaluate how the underlying principles of out-of-order execution can apply in a network of interconnected systems for improved efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider systems where multiple pathways and routes exist for data to travel.
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