Method and apparatus for controlling heat generation in a multi-core processor

The disclosed methodology and apparatus may reduce heat generation in a multi-core processor. In one embodiment, a multi-core processor cycles selected processor cores off in a predetermined pattern across the processor die over time to reduce the average heat generation by the processor. The disclo...

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Hauptverfasser: Capps, Jr, Louis Bennie, Dyckman, Warren D, Shapiro, Michael Jay
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The disclosed methodology and apparatus may reduce heat generation in a multi-core processor. In one embodiment, a multi-core processor cycles selected processor cores off in a predetermined pattern across the processor die over time to reduce the average heat generation by the processor. The disclosed multi-core processor may reduce or avoid undesirable hot spots that impact processor life.