Practice - Performance Metrics: Speedup Factor, Pipeline Efficiency, Throughput
Practice Questions
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What does the speedup factor measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the comparison between two different processor designs.
Define pipeline efficiency in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how effectively the pipeline is working.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for calculating speedup?
💡 Hint: Think about what speedup compares.
True or False: The ideal speedup factor for a perfectly balanced N-stage pipeline is N.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens as instructions flow through a well-structured pipeline.
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Challenge Problems
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A non-pipelined processor takes 12 seconds to complete a task. A pipelined processor, with a 4-stage pipeline, completes the same task in 3 seconds. Calculate the speedup factor and evaluate the efficiency if the maximum theoretical speedup is 4.
💡 Hint: Think about the formulas we've covered for speedup and efficiency.
Describe a scenario where hazards in the pipeline could drastically affect throughput. What strategies could mitigate this effect?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the types of hazards we've discussed and ways to navigate them effectively.
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