Partitioned issue queue and allocation strategy
US6728866B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/3891
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A microprocessor and method of processing instructions for addressing timing assymetries are disclosed. A sequence of instructions including a first instruction and a second instruction are received. Dependency logic determines if any dependencies between the first and second instructions. The dependency logic then selects between first and second issue queue partitions for storing the first and second instructions pending issue based upon the dependency determination, wherein the first issue queue partition issues instructions to a first execution unit and the second issue queue partition issues instructions to a second execution unit. The first and second issue queue partitions may be asymmetric with respect to a first register file in which instruction results are stored. The first and second instructions are then stored in the selected partitions. Selecting between the first and second issue queue partitions may include selecting a common issue queue partition for the first and second instructions if there is a dependency between the first and second instructions and selecting between the first and second issue queue partition may be based upon a fairness algorithm if the first…
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