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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the main challenge that arises from increasing clock speeds in CPUs?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you use your computer for a long time.
Question 2
Easy
Define leakage power.
💡 Hint: Consider power consumed when a device is off or idle.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is a primary cause of the Frequency Wall?
- High thermal resistance
- Increased leakage current
- Increased power consumption
💡 Hint: Consider how power and temperature relate to performance.
Question 2
True or False: Higher clock speeds always result in better CPU performance.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: What happens when a CPU gets too hot?
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given an increase in clock speed from 2 GHz to 4 GHz, calculate the potential increase in power consumption, assuming capacitance remains constant.
💡 Hint: Consider how squaring the frequency affects total power consumption.
Question 2
Describe the implications of increased leakage current in a processor design and how it might impact overall system performance.
💡 Hint: How does leakage affect energy consumption in low-power states?
Challenge and get performance evaluation