Practice Compiler Vectorization - 10.6.1 | 10. Vector, SIMD, GPUs | Computer Architecture
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Compiler Vectorization

10.6.1 - Compiler Vectorization

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of compiler vectorization?

💡 Hint: Think about how we can process multiple items at once.

Question 2 Easy

What is automatic vectorization?

💡 Hint: Consider how compilers can help reduce programming workload.

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Question 1

What does compiler vectorization do?

Transforms scalar to vector operations
Eliminates loops
Increases memory usage

💡 Hint: Look for the option that mentions processing multiple elements.

Question 2

True or False: Manual vectorization is less efficient than automatic vectorization.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider which method gives developers more control.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are writing a performance-critical code segment. Discuss how you would approach manual vectorization versus relying on compilers. What factors would guide your decision?

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between control and automation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain a potential scenario in high-performance computing where loop dependencies would severely impact execution speed. How would you mitigate this?

💡 Hint: Think about how data dependencies affect the overall process in large-scale computations.

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