Overriding a static prediction with a level-two predictor

In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for determining if an entry corresponding to a prediction address is present in a first predictor, and overriding a prediction output from a second predictor corresponding to the prediction address if the entry is present in the first predic...

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Hauptverfasser: DAVIS MARK C, HINTON ROBERT L, PHELPS BOYD S, JOURDAN STEPHAN
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Zusammenfassung:In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for determining if an entry corresponding to a prediction address is present in a first predictor, and overriding a prediction output from a second predictor corresponding to the prediction address if the entry is present in the first predictor. Other embodiments are described and claimed.