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CPU PERFORMANCE METRIC PROBLEMS
Computer performance is the amount of work accomplished by a computer
system. The word performance in computer performance means “How well is the computer doing the work it is supposed to do?”. It basically depends on response time, throughput and execution time of a computer system. Response time is the time from start to completion of a task. This also includes: Operating system overhead. Waiting for I/O and other processes Accessing disk and memory Time spent executing on the CPU or execution time. Throughput is the total amount of work done in a given time. CPU execution time is the total time a CPU spends computing on a given task. It also excludes time for I/O or running other programs. This is also referred to as simply CPU time. Performance is determined by execution time as performance is inversely proportional to execution time. Performance = (1 / Execution time) And, (Performance of A / Performance of B) = (Execution Time of B / Execution Time of A) If given that Processor A is faster than processor B, that means execution time of A is less than that of execution time of B. Therefore, performance of A is greater than that of performance of B. Example – Machine A runs a program in 100 seconds, Machine B runs the same program in 125 seconds (Performance of A / Performance of B) = (Execution Time of B / Execution Time of A) = 125 / 100 = 1.25 That means machine A is 1.25 times faster than Machine B. And, the time to execute a given program can be computed as: Execution time = CPU clock cycles x clock cycle time Since clock cycle time and clock rate are reciprocals, so, Execution time = CPU clock cycles / clock rate The number of CPU clock cycles can be determined by, CPU clock cycles = (No. of instructions / Program ) x (Clock cycles / Instruction) = Instruction Count x CPI Which gives, Execution time = Instruction Count x CPI x clock cycle time = Instruction Count x CPI / clock rate The units for CPU Execution time
are:
How to Improve Performance? To improve performance you can either:
Decrease the CPI (clock cycles per instruction) by using new Hardware. Decrease the clock time or Increase clock rate by reducing propagation delays or by use pipelining. Decrease the number of required cycles or improve ISA or Compiler. Execution Upgrade Procedures:- The Exhibition upgrade on computer chip execution time is worked with by the accompanying variables in a significant manner. 1.Internal Engineering of the computer chip 2.Instruction Arrangement of the central processor 3.Memory Speed and transmission capacity 4.Percentage utilization of the registers in execution (note: Registers are something like multiple times quicker than memory). Further, the accompanying highlights of a framework likewise improve the general presentation: Compositional augmentations (Register set/GPRs/Register Document) 1.Special guidelines and tending to modes 2.Status register contents 3.Program control stack 4.Pipelining 5.Multiple degrees of Store Memory 6.Use of co-processors or particular equipment for Drifting Point tasks, Vector handling, Media handling. 7.Virtual Memory and Memory the executives Unit execution. 8.System Transport execution. 9.Super Scalar Handling Uses and benefits of Performance of Computer : Some of the key uses and benefits of a high-performing computer system include: 1. Increased productivity: A high-performing computer can help increase productivity by reducing the time required to complete tasks, allowing users to complete more work in less time. 2. Improved user experience: A fast and efficient computer system can provide a better user experience, with smoother operation and fewer delays or interruptions. 3. Faster data processing: A high-performing computer can process data more quickly, enabling faster access to critical information and insights. 4. Enhanced gaming and multimedia performance: High-performance computers are better suited for gaming and multimedia applications, providing smoother and more immersive experiences. 5. Better efficiency and cost savings: By optimizing the performance of a computer system, it is possible to reduce the time and resources required to complete tasks, leading to better efficiency and cost savings.