4.7.1 - Out-of-Order Execution
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What is out-of-order execution?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the processor not waiting for every line in a program to execute sequentially.
What does an instruction scheduler do?
💡 Hint: Focus on how this helps manage delays.
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What is the primary benefit of out-of-order execution?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact on processing time.
True or False: Out-of-order execution eliminates all stalls in a pipeline.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when certain data must be fetched from memory.
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Analyze how the presence of out-of-order execution would affect a microprocessor's ability to manage multiple threads of execution.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits and drawbacks of parallel processing.
How would out-of-order execution impact a program with frequent data dependencies?
💡 Hint: Think about how non-dependent tasks may continue executing.
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