4.7 - Solutions to Limits of Pipelining
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What is out-of-order execution?
💡 Hint: Think about how processors can manage instruction execution better.
Define superscalar processors.
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of multiple lanes in a highway.
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What is the primary benefit of out-of-order execution?
💡 Hint: Think about resource management in processing.
True or False: Superscalar architectures can execute multiple instructions simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Consider what superscalar means.
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Investigate the advantages and disadvantages of out-of-order execution compared to static instruction execution.
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-offs in efficiency versus hardware complexity.
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