Practice Design Metrics And Measures (2.3) - Fundamentals of Computer Design

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Question 1.
What does clock cycle time refer to?
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Think of how often the clock signals change.
Question 2.
Define throughput.
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It's about how much work we finish.
3Question 3.
What does a lower clock cycle time generally mean for a CPU?
- Less processing power
- Higher performance
- More power consumption
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Think about speed.
4Question 4.
True or False: Latency is the measure of how much work can be done in a given period.
- True
- False
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Consider the difference between delays and amounts.
Question 5.
A CPU completes 1000 cycles for 250 instructions. Calculate its CPI and discuss the implications of this value.
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Utilize the CPI formula.
Question 6.
You have two CPUs: CPU A costs $300 and has a performance rating of 1500 tasks per hour. CPU B costs $450 and performs 2500 tasks per hour. Determine which CPU offers the better cost to performance ratio and why.
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Calculate tasks per dollar for comparison.

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