Cache pooling for computing systems

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2008-02-13

2011-11-29

Farrokh, Hashem (Department: 2188)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

C711S129000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08069308

ABSTRACT:
In a computing system a method and apparatus for cache pooling is introduced. Threads are assigned priorities based on the criticality of their tasks. The most critical threads are assigned to main memory locations such that they are subject to limited or no cache contention. Less critical threads are assigned to main memory locations such that their cache contention with critical threads is minimized or eliminated. Thus, overall system performance is improved, as critical threads execute in a substantially predictable manner.

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