From 80d1333e7451346dc25c6e4d1bc7a94411fe596d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mo khan Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2021 11:03:03 -0700 Subject: describe why multi core chips are faster than multiple single core chips --- doc/assignment1.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) (limited to 'doc') diff --git a/doc/assignment1.md b/doc/assignment1.md index 8bc1abc..2ac5617 100644 --- a/doc/assignment1.md +++ b/doc/assignment1.md @@ -169,6 +169,10 @@ Instructions: Please answer the following questions in complete sentences. Your interrupt per byte of data read. 1. Describe why multicore processing is more efficient than placing each processor on its own chip. + + On-chip communication is faster than between-chip communication. One chip with + multiple cores uses less power than multiple single-core chips. + 1. Describe the relationship between an API, the system-call interface, and the operating system. 1. Describe some requirements and goals to consider when designing an operating system. 1. Explain why a modular kernel may be the best of the current operating system design techniques. -- cgit v1.2.3