64-bit virtual addresses having metadata bit(s) and canonicality check that does not fail due to non-canonical values of metadata bit(s)

Techniques to allow use of metadata in unused bits of virtual addresses are described. A processor of an aspect includes a decode circuit to decode a memory access instruction. The instruction to indicate one or more memory address operands that are to have address generation information and metadat...

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Hauptverfasser:	Neiger, Gilbert, Baum, Dan, Shanbhogue, Vedvyas, Gabor, Ron, Robinson, Stephen
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	CALCULATING COMPUTING COUNTING ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING PHYSICS
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