Title :
The Alpha AXP architecture and 21064 processor
Author :
McLellan, Edward
Author_Institution :
Digital Equipment Corp., Hudson, MA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The Alpha AXP 64-b architecture, which forms the basis for a series of high-performance computer systems, is described. The implementation of this architecture in the 21064 microprocessor is discussed. This 1.4-cm*1.7-cm CMOS chip incorporates 1.68 million transistors using a 0.75- mu m, three-metal process. Performance measurement results for a variety of commonly used benchmarks under both OpenVMS AXP V1 and DEC OSF/1 V1.2 are presented.<>
Keywords :
computer architecture; microprocessor chips; performance evaluation; 21064 microprocessor; 64 bit; Alpha AXP; CMOS chip; benchmarks; high-performance computer systems; Application software; Buildings; CMOS technology; Computer architecture; Hardware; Heart; Marine vehicles; Microcomputers; Microprocessors; Operating systems;
Journal_Title :
Micro, IEEE
