RISC
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- noun
- /rɪsk/
- Specialized
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RISC
- We describe features of the POWER2 processor and memory subsystem that enhance RISC System/6000(TM) performance on commercial workloads.
- RISC processor
- RISC workstation
- RISC architecture
Examples
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The LADDIS trace was collected on a RISC System/6000 Model 530H.
Academic text (1994) -
We have presented four techniques for accelerating sparse-matrix vector multiplication on superscalar RISC processors.
Academic text (1997) -
As expected for a RISC machine, this time is usually one cycle.
Academic text (1994) -
We believe that most of our findings would also apply to other RISC processors.
Academic text (1997) -
Also, we show that the algorithms exhibit high performance on RISC-type processors.
Academic text (1997) -
Running the HLM for the disk drive model takes about two hours on the RISC System/6000.
Academic text (1996) -
In the examples discussed, use was made of an IBM RISC System/6000 Type 550 processor.
Academic text (1995) -
However, on many platforms, including RISC workstations, the LAPACK PO codes perform about three times faster.
Academic text (2000) -
Sparse-matrix vector multiplication is an important kernel that often runs inefficiently on superscalar RISC processors.
Academic text (1997) -
Many modern devices use RISC technology for improved performance and efficiency.
Synonyms
A computer design using a small set of simple instructions for faster processors that use less power
A computer design that uses a small set of simple commands to work faster
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word RISC stands for Reduced Instruction Set Computer, where reduced means 'made smaller' and instruction means 'a command'. So a RISC computer uses a smaller set of simple commands so it can run faster.