Local and global branch prediction information storage
US7487340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/3889
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a method of storing branch prediction information. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a branch instruction and storing local branch prediction information for the branch instruction including a local predictability value for the local branch prediction information. The method further includes storing global branch prediction information for the branch instruction only if the local predictability value is below a threshold value of predictability.
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