Macro-op fusion
US10996952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/3844
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for macro-op fusion. Sequences of macro-ops that include a control-flow instruction are fused into single micro-ops for execution. The fused micro-ops may avoid the use of control-flow instructions, which may improve performance. A fusion predictor may be used to facilitate macro-op fusion.
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