processor instruction sets Flashcards

1
Q

What is an instruction set?

A

complete set from entire code that can be recognised and executed by a CPU

they are libraries of all things the processor can be asked to do

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Explain RISC

A

reduced instruction set computer
can process a limited number of relatively simple instructions
advantages= processes simple instructions quicker/ less power consumption/ less heat generated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Explain CISC

A

processes large number of complex instructions
advantage= complex instructions don’t have to be broken down
disadvantages= more power consumption/ more heat produced/ more circuitry to decode and execute instructions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly