View source for 18473088. INSTRUCTION AND LOGIC FOR TRACKING FETCH PERFORMANCE BOTTLENECKS simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)

=INSTRUCTION AND LOGIC FOR TRACKING FETCH PERFORMANCE BOTTLENECKS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Intel Corporation|Intel Corporation]]


[[Category:Intel Corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Ahmad Yasin of Haifa (IL)|Ahmad Yasin of Haifa (IL)]][[Category:Ahmad Yasin of Haifa (IL)]]

==INSTRUCTION AND LOGIC FOR TRACKING FETCH PERFORMANCE BOTTLENECKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18473088 titled 'INSTRUCTION AND LOGIC FOR TRACKING FETCH PERFORMANCE BOTTLENECKS

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract of the patent application describes a processor with a front end, an execution unit, a retirement stage, a counter, and a performance monitoring unit. The front end is capable of receiving an event instruction to supervise a front end event that will delay instruction execution. The execution unit can set a register with parameters for supervising the front end event. The front end can also receive a candidate instruction and match it to the front end event. The counter generates the front end event upon retirement of the candidate instruction.

* Front end with event instruction reception for supervision
* Execution unit setting parameters for front end event supervision
* Matching candidate instructions to front end events
* Counter generating front end events upon instruction retirement

== Potential Applications ==
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in:
* High-performance computing systems
* Real-time processing applications
* Embedded systems for critical operations

== Problems Solved ==
This technology helps in:
* Improving processor efficiency
* Enhancing performance monitoring capabilities
* Allowing for better supervision of critical events

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include:
* Increased processing speed
* Enhanced reliability and fault tolerance
* Improved overall system performance

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Optimizing Processor Performance for Real-Time Applications

== Unanswered Questions ==
=== How does this technology compare to existing methods of event supervision in processors? ===
The patent application does not provide a direct comparison to existing methods, leaving the reader to wonder about the specific advantages of this approach.

=== What impact could this technology have on energy efficiency in processors? ===
The application does not address the potential energy efficiency implications of implementing this technology, leaving a gap in understanding its overall impact on power consumption.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A processor includes a front end, an execution unit, a retirement stage, a counter, and a performance monitoring unit. The front end includes logic to receive an event instruction to enable supervision of a front end event that will delay execution of instructions. The execution unit includes logic to set a register with parameters for supervision of the front end event. The front end further includes logic to receive a candidate instruction and match the candidate instruction to the front end event. The counter includes logic to generate the front end event upon retirement of the candidate instruction.



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