8.9 - Power Efficiency in Multicore Systems
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Practice Questions
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What does DVFS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how processors manage power based on workloads.
Name one benefit of powering down idle cores.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy usage can be minimized.
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What does DVFS stand for?
💡 Hint: Look for the term that involves voltage and frequency adjustments.
True or False: Idle cores can be set to low-power states to reduce energy usage.
💡 Hint: Consider the function of cores when they are not actively processing data.
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Given a multicore processor with four cores running under different workloads, describe how to implement DVFS effectively to optimize power usage.
💡 Hint: Consider how each core can manage its resources under varying demands.
Propose a hypothetical scenario where idle cores are left powered on during a heavy computational task. Discuss the implications of this decision on overall power efficiency.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the energy costs associated with leaving cores active while others are busy.
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