Practice - Superscalar Architecture
Practice Questions
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What is a superscalar architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about how many instructions can run at once.
What is the purpose of having multiple execution units?
💡 Hint: What does this lead to in terms of processing?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does superscalar architecture enable processors to do?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between scalar execution.
The U-pipe in the Pentium processor is capable of executing what type of instructions?
💡 Hint: Consider its capabilities compared to V-pipe.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a superscalar architecture that can execute 4 instructions at a time. If it has a steady inflow of 8 instructions, how would you structure them for optimal processing?
💡 Hint: Think about how many instructions can be processed concurrently.
Discuss how superscalar architectures address the challenges posed by instruction dependencies during execution. What mechanisms can be implemented?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the interplay between freedom in execution and maintaining correctness.
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