Core Activation and Deactivation for a Multi-Core Processor

Core activation and deactivation for a multi-core processor is described. In accordance with the described techniques, a processor having multiple cores operates using a first core configuration. A request to switch from the first core configuration to a second core configuration is received. Respon...

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Hauptverfasser: Ahrens, Jerry Anton, Harwani, Anil, Knight, Joshua Taylor, Mehra, Amitabh, Ley, Grant Evan, Alverson, William Robert
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Core activation and deactivation for a multi-core processor is described. In accordance with the described techniques, a processor having multiple cores operates using a first core configuration. A request to switch from the first core configuration to a second core configuration is received. Responsive to the request, a switch from the first core configuration to the second core configuration occurs by adjusting a number of active cores of the processor without rebooting.