RISC and CISC Flashcards
1
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What is RISC?
A
RISC emphasises a smaller, simpler set of instructions streamlined for faster execution and performance, often utilising pipelining and using a larger number of registers.
2
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What is CISC?
A
CISC places an emphasis on complex instructions that can perform multiple operations in one instruction, potentially reducing the number of instructions required for a task.
