Dan Luu 1/11/2015

What's new in CPUs since the 80s?

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This article explains key CPU advancements since the 1980s, answering a reader's question about modern features. It covers the shift to 64-bit architecture, the critical role of caches and prefetching to combat slow memory access, and mentions developments like vector instructions (SIMD) and virtualization support, focusing on practical implications for programmers.

What's new in CPUs since the 80s?

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