Practice - Superscalar Processors: Multiple Pipelines Executing Instructions in Parallel
Practice Questions
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What is a superscalar processor?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes it different from a scalar processor.
Define instruction-level parallelism.
💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'parallelism' in your definition.
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What is a feature of superscalar processors?
💡 Hint: Think about how many instructions can be processed at once.
True or False: Superscalar processors can achieve an IPC greater than 1.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of superscalar processing.
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Design a simple concept map to illustrate the relationship between pipelining, superscalar processing, and instruction-level parallelism. Include key terms and their interactions.
💡 Hint: Make clear connections between how each concept builds upon the previous one.
Evaluate a scenario where a processor has low IPC. Discuss how architectural decisions could impact performance and suggest improvements.
💡 Hint: Think about how different architectural strategies could alleviate bottlenecks.
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