Does the ISA Really Matter? A Simulation Based Investigation

Ling, Ming; Xu, Xiaojun; Gu, Yushen; Pan, Zhihua

doi:10.1109/pacrim47961.2019.8985059

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“…While this approach maintains the appearance of traditional x86 operation to external observers, it internally executes RISC-like instructions [2]. In order to check which ISA is better many experiments are already done but these experiments and research is on the real hardware our experiment is on the gem5 simulator which is the model accurate simulator [3][4][5]. Gem5 is the simulator that made by the merging of two simulator M5 by the University of Michigan and gems by the University of Wisconsin.Gem5 has various ISA like MIPS, RISCV, X86, ARM, ALPHA, POWER and SPARC.…”

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Exploring Instruction Set Architectural Variations: x86, ARM, and RISC-V in Compute-Intensive Applications

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As computational demands continue to evolve in the modern era, the choice of hardware architecture plays a pivotal role in optimizing the performance of compute-intensive applications. This research paper delves into the exploration and comparison of three prominent hardware architectures: x86, ARM, and RISC-V, within the context of compute-intensive applications. The study begins with a comprehensive overview of these architectures, highlighting their distinctive features, and strengths. Subsequently, we investigate their suitability and adaptability in diverse compute-intensive workloads. Our analysis encompasses a wide spectrum of parameters, including computational throughput, power efficiency, scalability, and architectural flexibility. We scrutinize the architectural intricacies that impact the execution of compute-intensive tasks, shedding light on both the advantages and limitations of each architecture. We used the gem5 simulator to compare these Instruction Set Architectures (ISA). We run different benchmarks on gem5 with different ISA and different configurations and compare the result. Based on these results we predict which architecture is better in which scenario. Gem5 is not a cycle accurate simulator but it’s a model accurate. In conclusion, "Exploring Architectural Variations: x86, ARM, and RISC-V in Compute-Intensive Applications" offers a comprehensive insight into the nuances of hardware selection for compute-intensive workloads. Our findings aid system architects, researchers, and technology enthusiasts in making informed decisions about the most suitable architectural choice for their specific computeintensive applications, ultimately contributing to advancements in computational performance and efficiency

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“…Another comprehensive exploration, undertaken by [5], involved an in-depth analysis of x86, ARM, and RISC-V Instruction Set Architectures (ISAs) within the gem5 framework. This investigation employed three distinct configurations: in-order, out-of-order1, and out-of-order2.…”

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Evaluation of x86 and ARM architectures using compute-intensive workloads

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Vudadha

2022

2022 IEEE International Symposium on Smart Electronic Systems (iSES)

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Changing Trends in Computer Architecture : A Comprehensive Analysis of ARM and x86 Processors

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Sharma

2021

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In the modern world, we use microprocessors which are either based on ARM or x86 architecture which are the most common processor architectures. ARM originally stood for ‘Acorn RISC Machines’ but over the years changed to ‘Advanced RISC Machines’. It was started as just an experiment but showed promising results and now it is omnipresent in our modern devices. Unlike x86 which is designed for high performance, ARM focuses on low power consumption with considerable performance. Because of the advancements in the ARM technology, they are becoming more powerful than their x86 counterparts. In this analysis we will collate the two architectures briefly and conclude which microprocessor will dominate the microprocessor industry. The processor which will perform better in different tests will be more suitable for the reader to use in their application. The shift in the industry towards ARM processors can change how we write softwares which in turn will affect the whole software development environment.

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Does the ISA Really Matter? A Simulation Based Investigation

Cited by 3 publications

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Exploring Instruction Set Architectural Variations: x86, ARM, and RISC-V in Compute-Intensive Applications

Exploring Instruction Set Architectural Variations: x86, ARM, and RISC-V in Compute-Intensive Applications

Evaluation of x86 and ARM architectures using compute-intensive workloads

Changing Trends in Computer Architecture : A Comprehensive Analysis of ARM and x86 Processors

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