9.5.1 - Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT)
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What does SMT stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the concurrent execution of tasks.
What is the purpose of Hyper-Threading?
💡 Hint: It enhances resource usage.
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What does SMT stand for?
💡 Hint: Recall the term used for concurrent execution of multiple tasks.
True or False: SMT allows multiple threads to execute on different cores.
💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of simultaneous.
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Given a scenario with several applications running on a multi-threaded processor, analyze how SMT can optimize performance and what challenges might arise.
💡 Hint: Think about how different types of applications might interact with the core.
Evaluate the effectiveness of SMT in a situation where single-threaded applications dominate the workload.
💡 Hint: Consider the baseline performance without SMT.
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