In a 2-issue static superscalar processor that only has one register write port, what speedup is achieved

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In a 2-issue static superscalar processor that only has one register write port, what speedup is achieved by adding a second register write port?


In this exercise, we make several assumptions. First, we assume that an N-issue superscalar processor can execute any N instructions in the same cycle, regardless of their types. Second, we assume that every instruction is independently chosen, without regard for the instruction that precedes or follows it. Third, we assume that there are no stalls due to data dependences, that no delay slots are used, and that branches execute in the EX stage of the pipeline. Finally, we assume that instructions executed in the program are distributed as follows:a. b. ALU 40% 45% Correctly Predicted BEQ Incorrectly Predicted BEQ 20% 4% 5% 1% LW 25% 30% SW 10% 20%

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Computer Organization And Design The Hardware Software Interface

ISBN: 9780123747501

4th Revised Edition

Authors: David A. Patterson, John L. Hennessy

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