4.3.2.1 - Branch History Table (BHT)
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What is the function of a Branch History Table?
💡 Hint: Consider what helps a system remember past decisions.
Define dynamic branch prediction.
💡 Hint: Think about how the system adapts based on past performance.
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What does the Branch History Table help improve?
💡 Hint: Consider what the BHT stores.
True or False: A static branch prediction assumes that the outcome of a branch does not change.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of static functions.
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Analyze how the accuracy of branch predictions using the BHT can affect the overall performance of a pipelined processor.
💡 Hint: Consider what a stall means for processing speed.
Devise a strategy for improving the BHT's effectiveness in a processor that sees varied branch patterns.
💡 Hint: Think about how predictive models adjust based on training data.
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