Practice Design Metrics and Measures - 2.3 | 2. Fundamentals of Computer Design | Computer Architecture
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Question 1

Easy

What does clock cycle time refer to?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how often the clock signals change.

Question 2

Easy

Define throughput.

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's about how much work we finish.

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Question 1

What does a lower clock cycle time generally mean for a CPU?

  • Less processing power
  • Higher performance
  • More power consumption

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about speed.

Question 2

True or False: Latency is the measure of how much work can be done in a given period.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the difference between delays and amounts.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A CPU completes 1000 cycles for 250 instructions. Calculate its CPI and discuss the implications of this value.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Utilize the CPI formula.

Question 2

You have two CPUs: CPU A costs $300 and has a performance rating of 1500 tasks per hour. CPU B costs $450 and performs 2500 tasks per hour. Determine which CPU offers the better cost to performance ratio and why.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Calculate tasks per dollar for comparison.

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