Practice Power Efficiency And Performance Per Watt (8.5) - Performance Metrics for Cortex-A Architectures
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Power Efficiency and Performance per Watt

Practice - Power Efficiency and Performance per Watt

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does DVFS stand for?

💡 Hint: Remember, it's about adjusting power based on usage.

Question 2 Easy

Why is power efficiency important in mobile devices?

💡 Hint: Think about how often you need to charge your phone.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS)?

To enhance graphics performance only
To reduce power consumption based on workload
To maximize clock speed constantly

💡 Hint: Think of how this feature might work in your smartphone during idle times.

Question 2

True or False: Performance per watt measures how efficiently a processor performs tasks in relation to its energy use.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on why energy efficiency is crucial in today's technology.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the role of power efficiency in the development of a new smartphone model. Consider market trends and user behavior.

💡 Hint: What do you think customers prioritize when comparing phones?

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a new method to improve performance per watt in mobile processors. Discuss potential benefits and drawbacks.

💡 Hint: How can technology trends, like machine learning, influence hardware performance?

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