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Graduate Computer Architecture

UC Berkeley CS252

Fall 2006

 


Paper reading 3:

Read "Simultaneous Multithreading: A Platform for Next Generation Processors", by Susan Eggers et al.  

Comment on the following:

  • What assumption were made about computer organization before adding SMT?
  • How does it compare to Wall’s claims of ILP limits?
  • What changes were made to add SMT?
  • What performance advantages are claimed? For what workloads?