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Exploiting frame-to-frame coherence for optimizing color buffer clear performance in graphics processing units

US9589312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2014
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2200/28
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism is described for dynamically optimizing color buffer clear performance in graphics processing units. A method of embodiments, as described herein, includes allocating and initializing a first set of control bits associated with a framebuffer in a graphics processing unit (GPU), and rendering a first frame, wherein the first set of control bits are associated with the first frame. The method may further include allocating a second set of control bits associated with a second frame, and rendering the second frame. The method may further include facilitating an expedited resolve operation of the second frame based on a frame-to-frame coherence associated with the first and second frames.

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