For the problems in this exercise, assume that there are no pipeline stalls and that the breakdown of executed instructions is as follows: 1. In what fraction of all cycles is the data memory used? 2. In what fraction of
For the problems in this exercise, assume that there are no pipeline stalls and that the breakdown of executed instructions is as follows:
1. In what fraction of all cycles is the data memory used?
2. In what fraction of all cycles is the input of the sign extend circuit needed? What is this circuit doing in cycles in which its input is not needed?
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addi not add beq Iw SW 20% 20% 0% 25% 25% 10%
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1. The data memory is used by LW and SW instructions, so the answer is: 25% + 10% = 35% 2. Th…View the full answer

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Computer Organization and Design The Hardware Software Interface
ISBN: 978-0124077263
5th edition
Authors: David A. Patterson, John L. Hennessy
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Chapter #
4
Section: Exercises
Problem: 5
Posted Date: December 12, 2018 07:32:49
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