Assignment 3: Cores on Computer Systems
Single-processor computers were able to handle and process smaller sets of data. As organizations began to use computers to process banking data, insurance data, retail data, manufacturing data, Web data, etc. the amount of data generated exploded to a point where single-processor systems struggled to efficiently process the data.
Multiprocessor systems were introduced to handle large data sets. The microprocessor technology has advanced to many-core (dual-core, quad-core, hexa-core, etc.) systems that are now being used even in handheld devices.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Differentiate between multiprocessor systems and many-core systems in terms of power efficiency, cost benefit analysis, instructions processing efficiency, and packaging form factors.
Using multiprocessor or many-core systems allows developers to build parallel processing into business applications.
Assess the benefits of parallelized business applications.
Determine if there is a downside of parallelizing applications.
Some multiprocessors and many-core systems support hyper-threading, which allows an application to be broken into smaller tasks that are spread across available processors for execution. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of hyper-threading in microprocessors.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the main classes of hardware and system software components.
Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of architectures for integrating systems.
Summarize CPU data types and common data structures.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in computer architecture.
Write clearly and concisely about computer architecture using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.