Practice Heterogeneous Multicore - 8.2.3 | 8. Multicore | Computer Architecture
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Heterogeneous Multicore

8.2.3 - Heterogeneous Multicore

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Question 1 Easy

What does 'heterogeneous' mean in the context of multicore systems?

💡 Hint: Think about diversity in the types of cores.

Question 2 Easy

Name a real-world example of a heterogeneous multicore architecture.

💡 Hint: Consider how mobile devices balance performance.

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Question 1

What is a key characteristic of heterogeneous multicore systems?

A) All cores are the same type
B) Cores have different functionalities
C) Cores operate sequentially

💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of 'heterogeneous'.

Question 2

ARM's big.LITTLE architecture is an example of which type of core architecture?

A) Homogeneous
B) Heterogeneous
C) Asymmetric

💡 Hint: Recall the unique feature of ARM’s design.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a smartphone utilizing a heterogeneous multicore system. Analyze how the architecture affects task management during gaming versus background updates.

💡 Hint: Think about different processing requirements for games versus other apps.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how implementing a heterogeneous multicore system in a cloud data center could influence operations and energy consumption.

💡 Hint: Consider the fluctuating demand for processing power in data centers.

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