Improving Processor Performance

This lecture covers the encoding of instructions in a processor, starting with a simple encoding method using bits to identify operations and registers, and progressing to more complex circuits involving transistors. It explores the challenges of increasing processor performance, such as reducing latency and increasing throughput. The lecture also discusses the evolution of processor performance over time, showcasing various processors and their speeds. Additionally, it delves into the concept of superscalar processors, which are common in modern computers, and how they optimize instruction execution. The goal is to understand the strategies used to enhance processor performance.