How CPUs are Designed and Built: Fundamentals of Computer Architecture
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unoficialoficial
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A visualizing analogy: The chef (CPU) swiftly uses the wok (registers) and the tools (instructions) to perform tasks related to the recipe. The table in front (L1 cache) holds the ingredients (data) needed immediately. The space right behind (L2 cache) and the fridge (L3 cache) store additional supplies (data) for easy access. The supermarket (RAM) outside offers a wider variety of ingredients (data). This kitchen setup demonstrates a smooth and efficient process, much like an organized CPU.
BadThad
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An excellent article for young skulls of mush and as a refresher for us old timers!
I am patiently waiting for the first "AI designed" CPU. Oddly, I suspect there are a lot of designers helping to code and train AI to do just that. It will be a kind of a sad day when the old CPU designers are relegated to "clean-up", validation and providing more training to our robot masters.
I am patiently waiting for the first "AI designed" CPU. Oddly, I suspect there are a lot of designers helping to code and train AI to do just that. It will be a kind of a sad day when the old CPU designers are relegated to "clean-up", validation and providing more training to our robot masters.
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