3.4 - Pipelining in Modern Processors
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What is superscalar architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about how many pipelines can be used at once.
Define dynamic scheduling in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Consider 'dynamic' as flexible or adaptable.
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What allows multiple instructions to be executed in a single clock cycle?
💡 Hint: Focus on simultaneous vs. sequential executions.
True or False: Branch prediction helps reduce pipeline stalls.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the processor has to guess the next instruction.
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Analyze the impact of integrating superscalar architecture in a system designed for single-instruction pipelines. Discuss advantages and potential drawbacks.
💡 Hint: Consider trade-offs between performance and hardware demands.
Create an algorithm for a branch predictor. What factors would you take into account to improve prediction accuracy?
💡 Hint: Think about how trends might help in forecasting.
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