Branch prediction 2-bit predictors are generally better than 1-bit predictors, but both can be subject to pathological behaviors. Given a 1-bit and a Hit predictor, both starting In their weakest taken state, show a length t sequence of branch outcomes, and the associated predictions, wherein each predictor mispredicts the circled entries, resulting in the 1- bit predictor having a higher accuracy than the 2-bit predictor. Branch prediction 2-bit predictors are generally better than 1-bit predictors, but both can be subject to pathological behaviors. Given a 1-bit and a Hit predictor, both starting In their weakest taken state, show a length t sequence of branch outcomes, and the associated predictions, wherein each predictor mispredicts the circled entries, resulting in the 1- bit predictor having a higher accuracy than the 2-bit predictor