8 - Multicore
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Practice Questions
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What is a multicore processor?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes it different from a single-core processor.
Define symmetric multiprocessing (SMP).
💡 Hint: Focus on the equality of memory access.
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What architecture allows all cores to share memory equally?
💡 Hint: Focus on the equality aspect of memory access.
True or False: Amdahl's Law indicates that the speedup of a program is only dependent on the parallel portion.
💡 Hint: Think about how much of the program can run in parallel.
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How would you design a task distribution system in a heterogeneous multicore architecture to optimize both performance and energy efficiency?
💡 Hint: Think about the strengths and weaknesses of different core types.
Discuss the impact of heat dissipation challenges in multicore processors and potential solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider how increased cores affect temperature and cooling approaches.
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