Practice SIMD vs. SIMT (Single Instruction, Multiple Threads) - 10.5.2 | 10. Vector, SIMD, GPUs | Computer Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does SIMD stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how data can be processed simultaneously.

Question 2

Easy

What is the main capability of SIMT?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider thread flexibility.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does SIMD stand for?

  • Single Instruction
  • Multiple Data
  • Single Instruction
  • Multiple Threads
  • Single Integration
  • Multiple Data

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the integration of data processing.

Question 2

In SIMT, what does each thread do?

  • Executes the same instruction on different data
  • Executes different instructions only

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the definition of threads in processing.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked with optimizing a graphics rendering application. Discuss how you would choose between SIMD and SIMT for implementing your rendering algorithms. Provide reasons for your choice.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the nature of graphical tasks.

Question 2

Imagine a scenario where SIMD is insufficient for a computational problem. Describe the situation and explain how switching to SIMT can solve it.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on task diversity to see benefits of each model.

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