摘要:
In a processor cache, cache circuits are mapped into one or more logical modules. Each module may be powered down independently of other modules in response to microinstructions processed by the cache. Power control may be applied on a microinstruction-by-microinstruction basis. Because the microinstructions determine which modules are used, power savings may be achieved by powering down those modules that are not used. A cache layout organization may be modified to distribute a limited number of ways across addressable cache banks. By associating fewer than a total number of ways to a bank (for example, one or two ways), the size of memory clusters within the bank may be reduced. The reduction in this size of the memory cluster contributes reduces the power needed for an address decoder to address sets within the bank.
摘要:
In a processor cache, cache circuits are mapped into one or more logical modules. Each module may be powered down independently of other modules in response to microinstructions processed by the cache. Power control may be applied on a microinstruction-by-microinstruction basis. Because the microinstructions determine which modules are used, power savings may be achieved by powering down those modules that are not used. A cache layout organization may be modified to distribute a limited number of ways across addressable cache banks. By associating fewer than a total number of ways to a bank (for example, one or two ways), the size of memory clusters within the bank may be reduced. The reduction in this size of the memory cluster contributes reduces the power needed for an address decoder to address sets within the bank.
摘要:
A system and method for fencing memory accesses. Memory loads can be fenced, or all memory access can be fenced. The system receives a fencing instruction that separates memory access instructions into older accesses and newer accesses. A buffer within the memory ordering unit is allocated to the instruction. The access instructions newer than the fencing instruction are stalled. The older access instructions are gradually retired. When all older memory accesses are retired, the fencing instruction is dispatched from the buffer.
摘要:
A cache has an array with single ported cells and is dynamically accessible simultaneously by multiple computing engines. In a further embodiment, the cache also has a tag array including a first address input, a second address input, and a shared mode input, and a data array electrically coupled to the tag array and including a first address input, a second address input, and a shared mode input.
摘要:
A processor is described. The processor includes a decoder to decode instructions and a circuit, in response to a decoded instruction, to detect an incoming load instruction that misses a cache, allocate a buffer to service the incoming load instruction, and issue a bus request to load the data in the buffer without accessing said cache.
摘要:
A system and method for fencing memory accesses. Memory loads can be fenced, or all memory access can be fenced. The system receives a fencing instruction that separates memory access instructions into older accesses and newer accesses. A buffer within the memory ordering unit is allocated to the instruction. The access instructions newer than the fencing instruction are stalled. The older access instructions are gradually retired. When all older memory accesses are retired, the fencing instruction is dispatched from the buffer.
摘要:
A system and method for fencing memory accesses. Memory loads can be fenced, or all memory access can be fenced. The system receives a fencing instruction that separates memory access instructions into older accesses and newer accesses. A buffer within the memory ordering unit is allocated to the instruction. The access instructions newer than the fencing instruction are stalled. The older access instructions are gradually retired. When all older memory accesses are retired, the fencing instruction is dispatched from the buffer.
摘要:
A system and method for fencing memory accesses. Memory loads can be fenced, or all memory access can be fenced. The system receives a fencing instruction that separates memory access instructions into older accesses and newer accesses. A buffer within the memory ordering unit is allocated to the instruction. The access instructions newer than the fencing instruction are stalled. The older access instructions are gradually retired. When all older memory accesses are retired, the fencing instruction is dispatched from the buffer.
摘要:
A system and method for fencing memory accesses. Memory loads can be fenced, or all memory access can be fenced. The system receives a fencing instruction that separates memory access instructions into older accesses and newer accesses. A buffer within the memory ordering unit is allocated to the instruction. The access instructions newer than the fencing instruction are stalled. The older access instructions are gradually retired. When all older memory accesses are retired, the fencing instruction is dispatched from the buffer.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for cache replacement in a multiple variable-way associative cache is disclosed. The method according to the present techniques partitions a cache array dynamically based upon requests for memory from an integrated device having a plurality of processors.