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Question 1
Easy
What does a superscalar processor do?
π‘ Hint: Think about how many tasks it can handle at once.
Question 2
Easy
Define issue width.
π‘ Hint: Consider what happens in a single tick of a clock.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is a characteristic of superscalar processors?
π‘ Hint: Think about how they differ from scalar processors.
Question 2
True or False: Superscalar processors can execute multiple instructions simultaneously.
π‘ Hint: Recall the definition of superscalar processors.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Assuming a superscalar processor with an issue width of 4, calculate how many instructions could theoretically be executed in a 10-cycle window if all conditions for parallel execution are met.
π‘ Hint: Multiply the issue width by the number of cycles.
Question 2
Design a simple scheduling algorithm for a theoretical superscalar processor that enhances utilization. Explain how you would handle instruction dependencies.
π‘ Hint: Consider algorithms like FIFO or priority scheduling and adapt them for instruction dependencies.
Challenge and get performance evaluation