Domain-Specific Computer Architectures
This chapter brings together the topics discussed in previous chapters as we examine a variety of computer system architectures designed to meet unique user requirements. We will gain an understanding of the user-level requirements and performance capabilities associated with several categories of real-world computer systems.
This chapter will cover the following topics:
- Architecting computer systems to meet unique requirements
- Smartphone architecture
- Personal computer architecture
- Warehouse-scale computing architecture
- Neural networks and machine learning architectures
After completing this chapter, you will understand the decision process used in defining computer architectures to support specific needs. You will have learned the key requirements driving the architectural designs of mobile devices, personal computers, cloud server systems, and neural networks and other machine learning architectures...
