Practice Heat Dissipation - 8.10.3 | 8. Multicore | Computer Architecture
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8.10.3 - Heat Dissipation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is heat dissipation?

💡 Hint: Think about why heat management is important in processors.

Question 2

Easy

What does DVFS stand for?

💡 Hint: It's related to how processors manage power.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does heat dissipation refer to in multicore systems?

  • Managing data flow
  • Eliminating excess heat
  • Increasing core speed

💡 Hint: Think about why managing heat is crucial.

Question 2

True or False: DVFS can help in reducing the power consumption of cores during low workloads.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what DVFS is used for.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a hypothetical multicore processor system with 16 cores. How would you manage heat dissipation for optimal performance?

💡 Hint: Think about various strategies discussed and how they can work together.

Question 2

Explain how a sudden change in workload (e.g., a game starting) affects heat generation in a multicore system and how you would counteract that using DVFS.

💡 Hint: Consider how DVFS responds to workload changes.

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