Title :
Statistical simulation: adding efficiency to the computer designer´s toolbox
Author :
Eeckhout, Lieven ; Nussbaum, Sebastien ; Smith, James E. ; De Bosschere, Koen
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Inf. Syst., Ghent Univ., Belgium
Abstract :
Statistical simulation enables quick and accurate design decisions in the early stages of computer design, at the processor and system levels. it complements detailed but slower architectural simulations, reducing total design time and cost.
Keywords :
computer architecture; virtual machines; computer design; microarchitecture; processor simulation; statistical simulation; Circuit simulation; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Hardware; Microarchitecture; Predictive models; Process design; Registers; Runtime; Space exploration;
Journal_Title :
Micro, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MM.2003.1240210
