Cache operations and policies for a multi-threaded client
US9952977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F12/0897
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for managing a parallel cache hierarchy in a processing unit. The method including receiving an instruction that includes a cache operations modifier that identifies a level of the parallel cache hierarchy in which to cache data associated with the instruction; and implementing a cache replacement policy based on the cache operations modifier.
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