Computer Science 451
(fall 2005)
Advanced Computer Architecture:
A Microprocessor Survey
The Fall 2005 course on Advanced Computer Architecture will survey
the architecture and organization of some current high-performance microprocessors
and explore new, aggressive architectures being proposed in the research
literature. We will:
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Review basic dataflow principles and study advanced architecture concepts like
out of order execution, branch prediction, etc.
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Examine advanced topics in computer architecture
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Compare and contrast a number of current processors
The class will be strongly discussion oriented. Hopefully in the
process, we will expose some of the subtle tradeoffs that make architecture
such a challenging area. Much of the course will be structured around
presentations by teams of students. For their presentations, students
will be expected to gather relevant source material from the published
literature, the Web, or inquiries made to the manufacturers.
Prerequisite: CS 333: Computer Architecture
CPU Info
As we survey our processors, we have put together web pages with links
to useful documents and our own summary presentations. Please note
that these presentation files represent the students' findings and conclusions
at the time of their presentations in the fall of 2005.
Last updated: 8 Dec. 2009
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