8.1.1 - Definition of Multicore Processors
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What is a multicore processor?
💡 Hint: Think about how many processing units are on a single chip.
Why were multicore processors developed?
💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of clock speed.
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What defines a multicore processor?
💡 Hint: Consider how many cores are present on a single chip.
Are multicore processors more energy efficient than single-core processors?
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks are executed simultaneously.
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You are designing a new multicore processor and need to explain why opting for eight cores would be better than just upgrading a single-core processor's clock speed?
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of parallelism versus faster singular task execution.
Given Amdahl's Law, analyze how the presence of more cores might reduce the effectiveness of performance increase if the tasks executed are inherently serial.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the limitations of parallel processing.
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