Consider the following processors (ns stands for nanoseconds). Assume that the…
GATE · 2014 · CS · Set 3 · Computer Science & IT
Consider the following processors (ns stands for nanoseconds). Assume that the pipeline registers have zero latency
P1: Four-stage pipeline with stage latencies 1 ns, 2 ns, 2 ns, 1 ns.
P2: Four-stage pipeline with stage latencies 1 ns, 1.5 ns, 1.5 ns, 1.5 ns.
P3: Five-stage pipeline with stage latencies 0.5 ns, 1 ns, 1 ns, 0.6 ns, 1 ns.
P4: Five-stage pipeline with stage latencies 0.5 ns, 0.5 ns, 1 ns, 1 ns, 1.1 ns.
Which processor has the highest peak clock frequency?
- A.
P1
- B.
P2
- C.
P3
- D.
P4
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