Computer System Architecture -- Quantitative Research Methods (Third Edition)

Author: John L. Hennessy
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book systematically and comprehensively introduces the fundamental principles of computer system design, instruction set architecture, pipelining and instruction-level parallelism, hierarchical storage systems and storage devices, interconnection networks, and multiprocessor systems. The discussion on computer architecture primarily focuses on the popular 64-bit MIPS architecture, employing quantitative analysis methods. The book is rich in content and covers both the latest research findings in modern computer architecture and a wealth of influential practical experiences in computer system design and development. The book is well-organized with a logical structure, progressing from simple to complex. Each chapter concludes with numerous exercises and references. It can serve as a textbook or reference for senior undergraduate and graduate students in computer science programs studying courses such as "Computer Architecture" and "Computer Principles," as well as for professionals in computer-related fields seeking learning resources.