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System, apparatus and method for configurable control of asymmetric multi-threading (SMT) on a per core basis

US11953962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2022
Grant dateApr 9, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a processor includes: a plurality of cores each comprising a multi-threaded core to concurrently execute a plurality of threads; and a control circuit to concurrently enable at least one of the plurality of cores to operate in a single-threaded mode and at least one other of the plurality of cores to operate in a multi-threaded mode. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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