Practice Case Study: Pipelining in Intel and ARM Architectures - 3.9 | 3. Pipelining | Computer Architecture
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Case Study: Pipelining in Intel and ARM Architectures

3.9 - Case Study: Pipelining in Intel and ARM Architectures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What technique does Intel use to increase pipeline stages?

💡 Hint: Think about how Intel enhances its pipelining strategy.

Question 2 Easy

What is the primary focus of ARM processors?

💡 Hint: Consider ARM's target market.

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Question 1

What is hyper-pipelining?

A technique for power efficiency
An increase in pipeline stages
Simpler design approach

💡 Hint: Think about what 'hyper' implies regarding processing.

Question 2

True or False: ARM's pipelining strategy prioritizes high performance over power efficiency.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the target applications for ARM chips.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the trade-offs that come with Intel's complex pipelining strategies in terms of performance versus power consumption.

💡 Hint: What does maximizing performance typically require?

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how ARM's design philosophy might influence future improvements in mobile computing technology.

💡 Hint: Consider the ongoing push for battery life in portable devices.

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