4.3.1 - Static Branch Prediction
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What does Static Branch Prediction assume?
💡 Hint: Think about how a branch statement behaves in programs.
Can Static Branch Prediction lead to performance issues?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in a pipeline when instruction fetching is affected.
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What does static branch prediction assume?
💡 Hint: Think about how static predictions operate.
Is dynamic branch prediction more accurate than static branch prediction?
💡 Hint: Consider how each method approaches prediction.
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Analyze a situation where a program has a high number of predictable branches. Would static branch prediction suffice, or would dynamic prediction offer better performance? Justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of historical behavior on predictions.
Given a pipeline scenario where the first instruction is a branch that is predicted statically, how would you describe the potential impact if the prediction is incorrect in a deep pipeline?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the mechanics of branch mispredictions in relation to pipeline depth.
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