Practice Energy-Efficient Multicore Design - 8.9.3 | 8. Multicore | Computer Architecture
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8.9.3 - Energy-Efficient Multicore Design

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does DVFS stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the two main factors it adjusts.

Question 2

Easy

Why is managing idle cores important?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about cores that aren’t doing any work.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS)?

  • A) To increase processing speed
  • B) To reduce power consumption
  • C) To manage memory
  • D) To enhance graphics

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what the term 'scaling' implies.

Question 2

True or False: Managing idle cores can improve a processor's overall energy efficiency.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how unused resources are handled.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a theoretical multicore processor that incorporates both DVFS and idle core management. Discuss how these features could work together to optimize power consumption.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the interactions between workloads and power states.

Question 2

Analyze the impact of energy-efficient design techniques on multicore processor performance benchmarks. How does power management relate to overall system performance?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the balance between energy use and performance metrics.

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