Static vs. dynamic scheduling

• Assumptions (for now):

  • 1 instruction issue / cycle
  • Several pipelines with a common IF and ID

• Static scheduling (optimized by compiler)

  • When there is a stall (hazard) no further issue of instructions

• Dynamic scheduling (enforced by hardware)

  • Instructions following the one that stalls can issue if no structural hazard or dependence

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