Practice Performance Comparisons (sample Cortex-a Cores) (8.7) - Performance Metrics for Cortex-A Architectures
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Performance Comparisons (Sample Cortex-A Cores)

Practice - Performance Comparisons (Sample Cortex-A Cores)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the maximum frequency of the Cortex-A53?

💡 Hint: Think about the entry-level processor functionality.

Question 2 Easy

Define IPC in the context of processor performance.

💡 Hint: What metric relates to how well a processor uses its cycles?

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Question 1

What is the maximum frequency of the Cortex-A78?

1.5 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
2.6 GHz

💡 Hint: Remember the flagship core capabilities.

Question 2

True or False: The Cortex-A53 core is optimized for high performance and power consumption.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about its typical use cases.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a theoretical mobile device using Cortex-A cores. Describe which cores you would choose and justify your selections based on performance and energy efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider your target user’s needs in terms of performance and battery life.

Challenge 2 Hard

Calculate the expected performance difference between systems using Cortex-A57 and A75 given their IPC and clock speeds. What application areas would favor each?

💡 Hint: Analyze how IPC and frequency contribute to real-world application performance.

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