DYNAMIC MEMORY RECONFIGURATION

The embodiments described in this patent application provide techniques for dynamic reconfiguration of memory on a general-purpose graphics processing unit.

Dynamic reconfiguration of cache memory bank assignments based on hardware statistics.
Virtual memory address translation using mixed four kilobyte and sixty-four kilobyte pages within the same page table hierarchy and under the same page directory.
Graphics processor and associated heterogenous processing system with near and far regions of the same level of a cache hierarchy.

Potential Applications

The technology described in this patent application could be applied in graphics processing units, gaming consoles, virtual reality systems, and high-performance computing systems.

Problems Solved

The technology solves the problem of optimizing memory usage and performance in graphics processing units by enabling dynamic reconfiguration of memory based on hardware statistics.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved memory management, enhanced performance, and increased efficiency in graphics processing units.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be commercially applied in the gaming industry, virtual reality development, high-performance computing, and other industries requiring advanced graphics processing capabilities.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be techniques for memory reconfiguration in general-purpose processors or specialized hardware systems.

What are the potential impacts of this technology on the gaming industry?

The technology could lead to the development of more powerful and efficient graphics processing units for gaming consoles, resulting in enhanced gaming experiences for players.

How does this technology compare to existing memory reconfiguration techniques in graphics processing units?

This technology offers a more dynamic and flexible approach to memory reconfiguration based on hardware statistics, which could result in improved performance and efficiency compared to existing techniques.

Original Abstract Submitted

embodiments described herein provide techniques to enable the dynamic reconfiguration of memory on a general-purpose graphics processing unit. one embodiment described herein enables dynamic reconfiguration of cache memory bank assignments based on hardware statistics. one embodiment enables for virtual memory address translation using mixed four kilobyte and sixty-four kilobyte pages within the same page table hierarchy and under the same page directory. one embodiment provides for a graphics processor and associated heterogenous processing system having near and far regions of the same level of a cache hierarchy.

Intel corporation (20240184739). DYNAMIC MEMORY RECONFIGURATION simplified abstract

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