Dynamically tuning processor resources with adaptive processing

DH Albonesi, R Balasubramonian, SG Dropsbo… - Computer, 2003 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
DH Albonesi, R Balasubramonian, SG Dropsbo, S Dwarkadas, EG Friedman, MC Huang
Computer, 2003ieeexplore.ieee.org
By using adaptive processing to dynamically tune major microprocessor resources,
developers can achieve greater energy efficiency with reasonable hardware and software
overhead while avoiding undue performance loss. Adaptive processors require few
additional transistors. Further, because adaptation occurs only in response to infrequent
trigger events, the decision logic can be placed into a low-leakage state until such events
occur.
By using adaptive processing to dynamically tune major microprocessor resources, developers can achieve greater energy efficiency with reasonable hardware and software overhead while avoiding undue performance loss. Adaptive processors require few additional transistors. Further, because adaptation occurs only in response to infrequent trigger events, the decision logic can be placed into a low-leakage state until such events occur.
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