Advanced multiprocessor architecture
Summary
Multiprocessors are basic building blocks for all computer systems. This course covers the architecture and organization of modern multiprocessors, prevalent accelerators (e.g., GPU, TPU), and datacenters. It includes a research project on multiprocessors and post-Moore era datacenters.
Content
- Introduction
- Metrics and methodologies
- Parallel programming models
- Communication models
- Applications and Workloads
- Cache hierarchies & memory models
- Memory & storage hierarchies
- Interconnects
- GPUs
- AI/ML/Analytic accelerators
- Near-memory computing
- Datacenters & cloud Computing
- Cloud-native CPU
- Cloud-native memory hierarchies
- Sustainable architecture
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
- Advanced computer architecture
- Systems for data management and data science
Learning Outcomes
- Explore the development trend of computation systems and datacenters
- Establish the basic model to analyze the performance and characteristics of foundational workloads operating in cloud environments.
- Classify and describe the components of modern parallel systems, including multiple processors, cache hierarchies, memory systems, interconnects, and accelerators, and their roles in handling emerging workloads
- Define and clarify research questions and opportunities
- Interpret and critique research papers and extract insights for research questions
- Plan and conduct a research project
- Present research contributions
Teaching methods
Lecture, research paper retrieval, and a research project
Assessment methods
- Homework: 10%
- Research project (in group): 40%
- Midterm exam: 20%
- Final exam: 30%
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Advanced multiprocessor architecture
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Projet: 8 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel