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Method, apparatus, and system for increasing single core performance in a multi-core microprocessor

US7650518B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2006
Grant dateJan 19, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/206
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system, and apparatus to enable at least one active core in a multi-core processor to operate at a higher operating point while at least one other core in the multi-core processor is in an idle state. When the idle core exits the idle state, the operating point may be reduced after a hysteresis timer has expired.

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