Assume for a given program, 60% of the executed instructions are of Class A, 10% are of Class B, and 30% are of Class C. Furthermore, assume that an instruction in Class A requires 3 cycles, an instruction in Class B requires 2 cycles, and an instruction in Class C requires 2 to complete. i. Compute the overall CPI for this program. ii. Compute the clock rate of the CPU when the time it takes to complete 20 instructions is 1.73 ???????????

Assume for a given program, 60% of the executed instructions are of Class A, 10% are of Class B, and 30% are of Class C. Furthermore, assume that an instruction in Class A requires 3 cycles, an instruction in Class B requires 2 cycles, and an instruction in Class C requires 2 to complete. i. Compute the overall CPI for this program. ii. Compute the clock rate of the CPU when the time it takes to complete 20 instructions is 1.73 ???????????

Systems Architecture

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305080195

Author:Stephen D. Burd

Publisher:Stephen D. Burd

Chapter4: Processor Technology And Architecture

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15VE: A(n) ________________ instruction always alters the instruction execution sequence. A(n)...

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