Code prefetch instruction
US12423075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/3802
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and systems for code prefetching are described. In an embodiment, an apparatus includes an instruction decoder, load circuitry, and execution circuitry. The instruction decoder is to decode a code prefetch instruction. The code prefetch instruction is to specify a first instruction to be prefetched. The load circuitry to prefetch the first instruction in response to the decoded code prefetch instruction. The execution circuitry is to execute the first instruction at a fetch stage of a pipeline.
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