Practice - Hybrid Architectures (Modern x86 Processors)
Practice Questions
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Define Hybrid Architecture.
💡 Hint: Think about the combination of two different instruction set philosophies.
What does CISC stand for?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of CISC and its characteristics.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does hybrid architecture in modern x86 processors primarily enable?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes the x86 architecture special.
True or False: In modern x86 processors, CISC instructions are executed directly without translation.
💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of the CISC-to-RISC translation layer.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hypothetical hybrid architecture that utilizes a unique translation layer. Describe its workflow and potential advantages over traditional designs.
💡 Hint: Consider how breaking things into more pieces may affect processing speed.
Discuss the security implications of speculative execution in hybrid architectures and propose strategies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
💡 Hint: What do you think makes speculative execution a risk?
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