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What are the five stages of the MIPS pipeline?
What are the five stages of the MIPS pipeline?
The five stages are: Instruction Fetch (IF), Instruction Decode (ID), Execute (EX), Memory Access (MEM), and Write Back (WB).
How much time does it take to fetch an instruction in the pipelined implementation?
How much time does it take to fetch an instruction in the pipelined implementation?
It takes 200ps to fetch an instruction in the pipelined implementation.
Calculate the total execution time for a single-cycle implementation with 1,000,000 instructions.
Calculate the total execution time for a single-cycle implementation with 1,000,000 instructions.
The total execution time is 0.0008 seconds.
What is the total execution time for the pipelined implementation for 1,000,000 instructions?
What is the total execution time for the pipelined implementation for 1,000,000 instructions?
What is the speedup achieved by using a pipelined implementation compared to a single-cycle implementation?
What is the speedup achieved by using a pipelined implementation compared to a single-cycle implementation?
What is the time for accessing memory in the pipelined architecture?
What is the time for accessing memory in the pipelined architecture?
What is the time taken for an R-format instruction in a pipelined architecture?
What is the time taken for an R-format instruction in a pipelined architecture?
In a pipelined architecture, how often can an instruction be completed?
In a pipelined architecture, how often can an instruction be completed?
What is the role of the critical path in determining clock period for a processor?
What is the role of the critical path in determining clock period for a processor?
What is the impact of pipelining on instruction execution in a processor?
What is the impact of pipelining on instruction execution in a processor?
How long does it take for a full load to be ready when considering pipelining with each step taking 30 minutes?
How long does it take for a full load to be ready when considering pipelining with each step taking 30 minutes?
Calculate the speedup in a non-pipelined scenario based on the provided example.
Calculate the speedup in a non-pipelined scenario based on the provided example.
In the context of the given instruction types, what does 'RegDst' signify in R-type instructions?
In the context of the given instruction types, what does 'RegDst' signify in R-type instructions?
What does throughput mean in the context of pipelining, and what is the throughput rate given each step takes 30 minutes?
What does throughput mean in the context of pipelining, and what is the throughput rate given each step takes 30 minutes?
Explain the significance of 'Mem to Reg' in the context of the load word (lw) instruction.
Explain the significance of 'Mem to Reg' in the context of the load word (lw) instruction.
What is the effect of pipelining on the execution of a series of load instructions compared to non-pipelined execution?
What is the effect of pipelining on the execution of a series of load instructions compared to non-pipelined execution?
What is the calculated CPI when branch instructions take two clock cycles and represent 17% of the SPECint2006 benchmark?
What is the calculated CPI when branch instructions take two clock cycles and represent 17% of the SPECint2006 benchmark?
How does branch prediction help reduce stall penalties in pipelined processors?
How does branch prediction help reduce stall penalties in pipelined processors?
Explain dynamic branch prediction and its advantage over static branch prediction.
Explain dynamic branch prediction and its advantage over static branch prediction.
What type of branch behavior do static predictors typically account for?
What type of branch behavior do static predictors typically account for?
What are the three types of hazards that can affect pipelining?
What are the three types of hazards that can affect pipelining?
In the context of pipelining, what does the term 'throughput' refer to?
In the context of pipelining, what does the term 'throughput' refer to?
Why is instruction set design important for pipeline implementation?
Why is instruction set design important for pipeline implementation?
How can stalls be avoided in pipelining beyond using branch prediction?
How can stalls be avoided in pipelining beyond using branch prediction?
What is the purpose of pipeline registers in a MIPS pipelined datapath?
What is the purpose of pipeline registers in a MIPS pipelined datapath?
How does a single-clock-cycle pipeline diagram differ from a multi-clock-cycle diagram?
How does a single-clock-cycle pipeline diagram differ from a multi-clock-cycle diagram?
What is the function of the Execution (EX) stage in the pipelined datapath for Load operations?
What is the function of the Execution (EX) stage in the pipelined datapath for Load operations?
What are data hazards in a MIPS pipeline, and how can forwarding help?
What are data hazards in a MIPS pipeline, and how can forwarding help?
In the context of MIPS, what does WB stand for and what is its significance?
In the context of MIPS, what does WB stand for and what is its significance?
Explain the role of control signals in pipelined control systems.
Explain the role of control signals in pipelined control systems.
What resource constraints might affect the performance of a pipelined processor?
What resource constraints might affect the performance of a pipelined processor?
How does the MEM stage function differently for Load and Store operations?
How does the MEM stage function differently for Load and Store operations?
What distinguishes the pipeline schedule of Core i7 from that of ARM Cortex-A8?
What distinguishes the pipeline schedule of Core i7 from that of ARM Cortex-A8?
How does the branch prediction mechanism in both the ARM Cortex-A8 and Core i7 differ from simpler processors?
How does the branch prediction mechanism in both the ARM Cortex-A8 and Core i7 differ from simpler processors?
What is the purpose of unrolling the loop in the provided C code for matrix multiplication?
What is the purpose of unrolling the loop in the provided C code for matrix multiplication?
In the provided assembly code for matrix multiplication, what operation does the instruction 'vmulpd' perform?
In the provided assembly code for matrix multiplication, what operation does the instruction 'vmulpd' perform?
Identify a major performance advantage of utilizing a shared 3rd level cache in the Core i7 architecture.
Identify a major performance advantage of utilizing a shared 3rd level cache in the Core i7 architecture.
What effect does pipelining have on instruction throughput in processors like the Core i7?
What effect does pipelining have on instruction throughput in processors like the Core i7?
Why is it important to detect data hazards in pipelined architectures?
Why is it important to detect data hazards in pipelined architectures?
How do cache sizes affect the performance of the ARM Cortex-A8 compared to Core i7?
How do cache sizes affect the performance of the ARM Cortex-A8 compared to Core i7?
What limitation does a static in-order pipeline schedule impose compared to a dynamic one?
What limitation does a static in-order pipeline schedule impose compared to a dynamic one?
Explain the significance of using SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) in the matrix multiplication example.
Explain the significance of using SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) in the matrix multiplication example.
Flashcards
Critical Path
Critical Path
The longest path through a system, determined by load instructions, which dictates the clock period.
CPI (Clock Cycles Per Instruction)
CPI (Clock Cycles Per Instruction)
The time required to complete a single instruction in a processor, measured in clock cycles.
Pipelining
Pipelining
A technique that improves processor performance by overlapping instruction execution, enabling multiple instructions to be in progress concurrently.
Instruction Fetch (IF)
Instruction Fetch (IF)
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Instruction Decode and Register Read (ID)
Instruction Decode and Register Read (ID)
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Execute (EX)
Execute (EX)
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Memory Access (MEM)
Memory Access (MEM)
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Write Back (WB)
Write Back (WB)
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Data Hazard
Data Hazard
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Structural Hazard
Structural Hazard
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Control Hazard
Control Hazard
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Branch Prediction
Branch Prediction
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Static Branch Prediction
Static Branch Prediction
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Dynamic Branch Prediction
Dynamic Branch Prediction
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Pipeline Registers
Pipeline Registers
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Single-Clock-Cycle Pipeline Diagram
Single-Clock-Cycle Pipeline Diagram
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Multi-Clock-Cycle Pipeline Diagram
Multi-Clock-Cycle Pipeline Diagram
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Out-of-Order Execution
Out-of-Order Execution
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Speculation
Speculation
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Parallel Processing
Parallel Processing
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Unrolling
Unrolling
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Vectorization
Vectorization
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Vector Instruction
Vector Instruction
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SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data)
SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data)
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Instruction Reduction
Instruction Reduction
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Instruction-Level Parallelism (ILP)
Instruction-Level Parallelism (ILP)
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Matrix Multiplication
Matrix Multiplication
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Instruction Throughput
Instruction Throughput
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Study Notes
Performance Issues
- The longest delay in any operation determines the clock period.
- The critical path is the longest path through the system, which is determined by load instructions.
- It is not feasible to vary the clock period for different instructions.
- This violates a design principle of making the common case fast.
- Pipelining improves performance by overlapping operations.
- With pipelining, it takes the same amount of time for a full task to complete, but the throughput (rate of completing tasks) is significantly higher.
MIPS Pipeline
- The MIPS pipeline has five stages: instruction fetch (IF), instruction decode and register read (ID), execute operation or calculate address (EX), access memory operand (MEM), and write result back to register (WB).
- Pipeline performance is limited by the speed of each stage.
- Performance is measured by comparing a pipelined datapath to a single-cycle datapath.
- Each stage takes a set amount of time, which can differ depending on the specific instruction.
- Pipelining allows instructions to be executed in parallel, resulting in increased instruction throughput.
Stall on Branch Increases CPI
- Branch instructions represent a sizable percentage of instruction mixes, like SPECint2006.
- If branch instructions take longer to execute than other instructions, CPI (clock cycles per instruction) increases, leading to reduced performance.
Branch Prediction
- The potential for a branch instruction to stall the pipeline for multiple cycles becomes a major issue with longer pipelines.
- Branch prediction attempts to predict the outcome of branch instructions, leading to improved performance by reducing stalls.
- By predicting branches not taken, the processor can fetch the instruction after the branch without delay.
- Static branch prediction utilizes typical branch behavior, while dynamic branch prediction measures branch behavior and updates the prediction based on trends.
Pipeline Summary
- Pipelining improves performance by increasing instruction throughput.
- Pipelining faces hazards, including structural, data, and control hazards, which require workarounds.
- Instruction set design affects the pipeline implementation complexity.
Pipelined Datapath and Control
- Pipelined datapaths require registers between stages to hold information produced in previous cycles.
- Single-clock-cycle pipeline diagrams depict the pipeline usage in a single cycle, highlighting the resources used.
- Multi-clock-cycle diagrams show the operation of the pipeline over multiple cycles.
- The control signals are derived from the instruction, similar to single-cycle implementations.
ARM Cortex-A8 Pipeline
- The ARM Cortex-A8 pipeline is a 14-stage pipeline that uses out-of-order execution with speculation to achieve high performance.
- It utilizes a 2-level branch prediction system and multi-level caches for optimized performance.
Core i7 Pipeline
- The Core i7 pipeline is a 14-stage pipeline that uses dynamic out-of-order execution and speculation to achieve high performance.
- It uses a 2-level branch prediction system and multi-level caches for optimized performance.
Fallacies and Pitfalls
- Pipelining is not easy, although the basic idea is simple; the complexities lie in the details.
- Pipelining is not independent of technology; it has been significantly impacted by advancements in technology.
Instruction Level Parallelism (ILP) and Matrix Multiply
- Matrix multiplication is a complex operation that can benefit significantly from ILP techniques.
- C and assembly code examples illustrate the unrolling and vectorization of the matrix multiply operation.
- The use of vector instructions allows SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) processing, executing operations on multiple data elements simultaneously.
- This leads to performance improvements by reducing the number of instructions required and exploiting parallelism.
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This quiz covers the performance issues related to the MIPS pipeline architecture. Key concepts include the critical path, clock period, and how pipelining enhances throughput while maintaining task completion time. Dive into the five stages of the MIPS pipeline and understand the limitations that affect performance.
