17903959. FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT FOR PROCESSORS simplified abstract (NVIDIA Corporation)
Contents
- 1 FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT FOR PROCESSORS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT FOR PROCESSORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT FOR PROCESSORS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sreedhar Narayanaswamy of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Benjamin D. Faulkner of Los Altos Hills CA (US)
FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT FOR PROCESSORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17903959 titled 'FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT FOR PROCESSORS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application abstract describes apparatuses, systems, and techniques for adjusting the frequency at which a processor operates based on different cores of the processor performing identical instructions.
- This innovation involves adjusting the operating frequency of a processor based on the performance of different cores.
- The adjustment is made when multiple cores are executing the same instructions.
- The goal is to optimize the processor's performance by dynamically adjusting its frequency.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- High-performance computing systems
- Mobile devices to optimize power consumption
- Cloud computing environments for efficient resource allocation
Problems Solved
- Overheating issues in processors
- Inefficient use of processing power
- Power consumption optimization in electronic devices
Benefits
- Improved processor performance
- Enhanced energy efficiency
- Better resource utilization in multi-core processors
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Processor Performance through Core-Based Frequency Adjustment
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) techniques used in processors to adjust their operating frequency based on workload demands.
What are the potential security implications of adjusting processor frequencies based on core performance?
Adjusting processor frequencies based on core performance could potentially lead to security vulnerabilities if not implemented carefully. Hackers could exploit the frequency adjustments to gain unauthorized access or disrupt system operations.
How does this innovation compare to existing techniques for optimizing processor performance in multi-core systems?
This innovation stands out by specifically focusing on adjusting frequencies based on identical instructions being executed on different cores. This targeted approach could lead to more efficient resource allocation and improved overall system performance compared to traditional techniques.
Original Abstract Submitted
Apparatuses, systems, and techniques adjust a frequency at which a processor operates. In at least one embodiment, a frequency at which a processor operates is adjusted based, at least in part, on different cores of the processor performing one or more identical instructions.
