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'''Tick-Tock''' was an aggressive development model introduced by [[Intel]] in [[2005]] and phased out in [[2016]] whereby {{intel|microarchitectures|microarchitecture}} changes were in-sync with their [[process shrink]]. Under the tick-tock scheme roughly every 12-18 months the Intel alternated between "Tick" and "Tock". | '''Tick-Tock''' was an aggressive development model introduced by [[Intel]] in [[2005]] and phased out in [[2016]] whereby {{intel|microarchitectures|microarchitecture}} changes were in-sync with their [[process shrink]]. Under the tick-tock scheme roughly every 12-18 months the Intel alternated between "Tick" and "Tock". | ||
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| + | * '''Tick''' - With each tick, Intel advances their manufacturing [[process technology]] in line with [[Moore's Law]]. Each new [[process technology|process]] introduces higher [[transistor density]] and a generally a plethora of other advantages such as higher performance and lower power consumption. During a tick, Intel retrofits {{intel|microarchitectures|their previous}} [[microarchitecture]] to the new process which inherently yielded better performance and energy saving. During a tick, usually just a few features and improvements and new instructions are introduced. | ||
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| + | * '''Tock''' - With each tock, Intel uses the their latest [[manufacturing process technology]] from their "tick" to manufacture a newly designed [[microarchitecture]]. The new microarchitecture is designed with the new process in mind and typically introduces Intel's newest big features and functionalities. | ||
Revision as of 23:06, 2 August 2016
Tick-Tock was an aggressive development model introduced by Intel in 2005 and phased out in 2016 whereby microarchitecture changes were in-sync with their process shrink. Under the tick-tock scheme roughly every 12-18 months the Intel alternated between "Tick" and "Tock".
Under the Tick-Tock Model:
- Tick - With each tick, Intel advances their manufacturing process technology in line with Moore's Law. Each new process introduces higher transistor density and a generally a plethora of other advantages such as higher performance and lower power consumption. During a tick, Intel retrofits their previous microarchitecture to the new process which inherently yielded better performance and energy saving. During a tick, usually just a few features and improvements and new instructions are introduced.
- Tock - With each tock, Intel uses the their latest manufacturing process technology from their "tick" to manufacture a newly designed microarchitecture. The new microarchitecture is designed with the new process in mind and typically introduces Intel's newest big features and functionalities.