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Cache operations and policies for a multi-threaded client

US9952977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2010
Grant dateApr 24, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 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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