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Domain-Specific Computer Architectures

This chapter brings together the topics discussed in previous chapters as we examine a variety of computer system architectures designed to meet unique user requirements. We will gain an understanding of the user-level requirements and performance capabilities associated with several categories of real-world computer systems.

This chapter will cover the following topics:

  • Architecting computer systems to meet unique requirements
  • Smartphone architecture
  • Personal computer architecture
  • Warehouse-scale computing architecture
  • Neural networks and machine learning architectures

After completing this chapter, you will understand the decision process used in defining computer architectures to support specific ...

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