Practice Performance Metrics (1.6) - An Introduction to Computer Architecture

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Question 1.
What is clock cycle time?
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Think about how often a CPU can perform tasks.
Question 2.
Why is high throughput important?
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Consider systems with many simultaneous operations.
3Question 3.
What does clock cycle time influence in a CPU?
- Data storage
- Processing speed
- Network connectivity
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Consider what allows a CPU to perform tasks quickly.
4Question 4.
True or False: Higher throughput always means higher costs.
- True
- False
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Think about how efficiency can be improved.
Question 5.
Design a speculative new CPU that balances low latency and high throughput while considering costs. What components would you prioritize?
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Look at existing CPUs for inspiration on design choices.
Question 6.
Evaluate a given computer system's performance metrics and suggest improvements in terms of latency and throughput.
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Decide where bottlenecks commonly occur in designs.

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