amILearningEnough/OperatingSystem/cpu.md

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Architecture and Functionality

• Computer Organization and Design RISC-V Edition (Book):
  • ISBN: 978-0128122754
  • Find Online
  • Modern approach to computer architecture using the RISC-V ISA.
• How CPUs Work - Computerphile (Video):
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNN_tTXABUA
  • Engaging explanation of CPU internals and execution cycle.
• x86-64 Architecture Documentation (Intel):
  • https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/articles/technical/intel-sdm.html
  • Extensive documentation on Intel's x86-64 architecture.

Pipelining and Superscalar Execution

• Pipelining - Wikipedia:
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipeline_(computing)
  • Detailed overview of pipelining concepts and techniques.
• Superscalar Processor Design - ResearchGate:
  • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3827651_Superscalar_Processor_Design
  • Research paper on the design and implementation of superscalar processors.

Cache Memory and Memory Hierarchy

• *See "Memory Hierarchy" Section in "Memory Management" file.
• What Every Programmer Should Know About Memory (Paper):
  • https://people.freebsd.org/~lstewart/articles/cpumemory.pdf
  • Classic and in-depth exploration of memory systems and their impact on performance.

Multicore and Multithreading

• *See "Threads: Definition, Benefits, and Challenges" and "Multithreading Models" sections in "Processes and Threads" file.