Practice Pipeline Depth and Power Consumption - 4.6.3 | 4. Branches and Limits to Pipelining | Computer Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is pipeline depth?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how many steps are involved in executing instructions.

Question 2

Easy

Name one issue that arises from increased pipeline depth.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the impact of active components in processing.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a primary consequence of increasing pipeline depth?

  • Reduced performance
  • Increased power consumption
  • Fewer hazards

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how processing loads increase with depth.

Question 2

True or False? Deeper pipelines universally improve performance without trade-offs.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the balance between advantages and disadvantages.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze how different processor architectures balance pipeline depth against challenges like power consumption and efficiency. Provide examples from different processor families.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how various manufacturers prioritize power vs. speed.

Question 2

Design an algorithm that might help optimize processor architecture by reducing power consumption in deep pipelines while retaining performance. Outline potential approaches.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about control mechanisms that respond to data processing needs.

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