The branch target buffer (BTB) stores: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The branch target buffer (BTB) stores:

A. Data values

B. Instruction opcodes

C. Addresses of taken branches

D. Status flags

Answer: Option C

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For faster branch prediction.

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A higher clock speed with lower IPC may perform:

A. Same as low clock high IPC

B. Always better

C. Differently depending on workload

D. Worse always

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Balance is key.

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Intel's Alder Lake introduced:

A. No efficiency cores

B. First multi-core

C. Hybrid big.LITTLE architecture in x86

D. Only high power cores

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Performance and efficiency cores.

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The L2 cache is typically:

A. Fully shared

B. Per-core private cache

C. Slower than L1

D. Instruction only

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Balances speed and size.

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