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I've learnt theoretically Computer Architecture at uni.However I can't wrap my head around it in practice. I am using Simple Scalar tool to simulate a benchmark program with configurable computer design option parameters such as number of floating units ,pipeline width , integer ALU , memory ports. Having tried different parameter values , I am getting a better CPI value. Many questions came to my mind about the correlation and dependency of parameters between each other .Such as "Is there correlation between the memory ports and the pipeline width ?".

But I am confused about what criteria I should use to set the parameters .I would like to make an informed decision.Maybe I am missing something in theory and now having problem connecting the dots.

As a note. For my benchmark program , I can have some simulation results .enter image description here

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  • $\begingroup$ I may have a hunch what pipeline depth means: What is pipeline width? $\endgroup$
    – greybeard
    Dec 16, 2021 at 14:59
  • $\begingroup$ @greybeard number of ALUs $\endgroup$
    – Bulat
    Dec 17, 2021 at 10:57
  • $\begingroup$ the answer is simple: probably you missed the entire course $\endgroup$
    – Bulat
    Dec 17, 2021 at 10:58

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