Lecture 3.2.
4 (Tiled chip Multicore Processors) CO5
TILED CHIP MULTICORE PROCESSORS
Tiled chip multicore processors are processors that consist of multiple smaller cores, or tiles,
on a single chip. These cores can work independently and in parallel to perform multiple
tasks at the same time, increasing the overall performance and efficiency of the processor.
Tiled chip multicore processors are often used in high-performance computing applications,
such as servers and supercomputers, as well as in mobile devices and other consumer
electronics.
Tiled chip multicore processors, also known as many-core processors, are processors that
have multiple cores integrated onto a single chip. These cores are arranged in a grid-like
structure, or "tile," which allows for efficient communication and data transfer between the
cores. The number of cores can range from a few to hundreds, depending on the specific
design of the processor.
Each core in a tiled chip multicore processor is capable of executing its own instruction
stream, allowing for parallel processing of multiple tasks. This can greatly improve
performance and power efficiency, as it allows multiple tasks to be executed simultaneously,
rather than sequentially. This is particularly beneficial for high-performance computing
applications, such as servers, supercomputers, and high-end gaming systems, where multiple
tasks are executed simultaneously.
In a tiled chip multicore processor, the cores are connected to each other through a high-
speed interconnect, which allows them to share data and communicate with each other. This
interconnect can take the form of a bus, a crossbar, or a network-on-chip (NoC) architecture.
The choice of interconnect will depend on the specific design of the processor and the
requirements of the application for which it is intended.
Tiled chip multicore processors also typically include a shared cache, which is a small
amount of memory that is shared by all of the cores. This allows the cores to quickly access
data that is frequently used, reducing the need for them to access main memory, which can be
much slower. This can also help to improve power efficiency, as accessing main memory
requires more power than accessing the shared cache.
In addition to high-performance computing applications, tiled chip multicore processors are
also used in mobile devices and embedded systems. In these applications, the multiple cores
can be used to improve performance and power efficiency while also allowing for the
execution of multiple tasks simultaneously.
Overall, Tiled chip multicore processors are designed to improve performance and power
efficiency by allowing multiple tasks to be executed simultaneously. They have been widely
adopted in high-performance computing applications, as well as in mobile devices and
embedded systems. The number of cores and the choice of interconnect will depend on the
specific design of the processor and the requirements of the application for which it is
intended.
References
Reference Books:
● J.P. Hayes, “Computer Architecture and Organization”, Third Edition.
● Mano, M., “Computer System Architecture”, Third Edition, Prentice Hall.
● Stallings, W., “Computer Organization and Architecture”, Eighth Edition, Pearson
Education.
Text Books:
● Carpinelli J.D,” Computer systems organization &Architecture”, Fourth Edition,
Addison Wesley.
● Patterson and Hennessy, “Computer Architecture”, Fifth Edition Morgaon Kauffman.
Other References:
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2009tms..book....1T/abstract
http://libgen.rs/book/index.php?md5=867AD43FA22BD6037765B37F9C98828C
Video Links:
https://youtu.be/AxJyGpuXypY?si=KICYxAWFtjgvshPw
https://youtu.be/BMzUQvd8qKU?si=DQrpCW1lPsH_Pd0B
