Ch 6 Stack Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
L1 cache | Memory on the processor die |
L2 cache | Memory on the processor package |
L3 cache | Memory on the processor core |
Hyper-Threading | Technologies used by processor |
HyperTransport | Another technology used by processors |
Front Side Bus | A bus that connects to the front side of the processor |
Internal Bus | A bus that controls signals |
Back Side Bus | The internal bus that connects to the processor |
Processor Frequency | The speed the processor operates |
Multiplier | A processor that operates at four times the system bus frequency |
Overclocking | Running the motherboard at a higher speed than normal |
Multiprocessor Platform | A method of improving performance on a processor |
Multi-Core Processing | The latest advancement in multiple processing |
Dual Core | Supports four instructions at once |
Triple Core | Supports six instructions at once |
Quad Core | Supports eight instructions at once |
Octo Core | Supports sixteen instructions at once |
Memory Cache | A RAM that holds data |
DRAM | dynamic RAM |
SRAM | static RAM |
Multimedia Extensions | first system to support repetitive looping |
Streaming SIMD Extension | An improvment over MMX |
SIMD | Single Instruction, Multiple Data |
3DNow! | Improves 3D performance |
SSE2 | Improves 3D images in games |
PowerNow! | Increases performance and lowers power requirments |
Cool'n'Quiet | Lowers power requirment |
EIST | Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology |
Execute Disable Bit | Prevents software from executing or reproducing itself |
Centrino | Interconnects processors, chipsets and wireless networks |
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