Questions tagged [cpu]
CPU is the abbreviation for central processing unit. Sometimes referred to simply as the central processor, but more commonly called processor
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Why are there separate L1 caches for data and instructions?
Just went over some slides and noticed that the L1 cache (at least on Intel CPUs) distinguishes between data and instruction cache, I would like to know why this is..
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How often do CPUs make calculation errors?
In Dijkstra's Notes on Structured Programming he talks a lot about the provability of computer programs as abstract entities. As a corollary, he remarks how testing isn't enough. E.g., he points out ...
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Programming language constructs for cache optimization?
Clearly optimizing cache usages is bound to improve my program efficiency. Surprisingly, I don't see too many programming languages actually having this sort of a feature. So here's my question:
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