4.6.3 - Pipeline Depth and Power Consumption
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What is pipeline depth?
💡 Hint: Think about how many steps are involved in executing instructions.
Name one issue that arises from increased pipeline depth.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of active components in processing.
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What is a primary consequence of increasing pipeline depth?
💡 Hint: Think about how processing loads increase with depth.
True or False? Deeper pipelines universally improve performance without trade-offs.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between advantages and disadvantages.
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Analyze how different processor architectures balance pipeline depth against challenges like power consumption and efficiency. Provide examples from different processor families.
💡 Hint: Consider how various manufacturers prioritize power vs. speed.
Design an algorithm that might help optimize processor architecture by reducing power consumption in deep pipelines while retaining performance. Outline potential approaches.
💡 Hint: Think about control mechanisms that respond to data processing needs.
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