SLR02 Types of Processor

Specification Points

1.1.2a The differences between, and uses of, CISC and RISC processors
1.1.2b GPUs and their uses (including those not related to graphics)
1.1.2c Multicore and parallel systems

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SLR2 (AS & A) - Types of processor

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2.1 CISC/RISC

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Learning Objectives

Describe the difference between the RISC and CISC architectures
Understand the impact of these differences on computer performance

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2.2 Multi-core and Parallel Systems

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Learning Objectives

Understand the difference between multi-core and parallel systems.
Describe the benefits and use appropriate use of each

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2.3 (A-Level) GPUs and Their Uses

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