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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". Intel no longer uses this model, instead they use the {{intel|Process-Architecture-Optimization}} (PAO).
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'''[[name::Tick-Tock]]''' was an aggressive [[instance of::development model]] introduced by [[Intel]] for their mainstream [[microprocessor]]s 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". Intel no longer uses this model, instead they use the {{intel|Process-Architecture-Optimization}} (PAO).
  
 
Under the Tick-Tock Model:
 
Under the Tick-Tock Model:
  
* '''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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* '''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. At this phase, only lightweight features and improvements 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.
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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. New [[instruction set|instructions]] are often added during this cycle stage.
  
== Schedule ==
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== Roadmap ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="4" | Intel Tick-Tock Schedule
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! colspan="4" style="background:#D6D6FF;" | Intel Tick-Tock Roadmap
 
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!Cycle !! [[technology node|Process]] !! Introduction !! Micro­archi­tecture
 
!Cycle !! [[technology node|Process]] !! Introduction !! Micro­archi­tecture
 
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| Tick || [[65 nm]] || 2006 || {{intel|microarchitectures/Core|Core}}
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| Tick || [[65 nm]] || 2005 || Pentium D
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| Tock || [[65 nm]] || 2006 || {{intel|microarchitectures/Core|Core}}
 
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| Tick || [[45 nm]] || 2007 || {{intel|microarchitectures/Penryn|Penryn}}
 
| Tick || [[45 nm]] || 2007 || {{intel|microarchitectures/Penryn|Penryn}}
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| Tock || [[14 nm]] || 2015 || {{intel|microarchitectures/Skylake|Skylake}}
 
| Tock || [[14 nm]] || 2015 || {{intel|microarchitectures/Skylake|Skylake}}
 
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|}
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== Timeline Slides ==
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<gallery heights="250px" widths="357px">
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File:tick-tock (2008).png
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File:tick-tock (2009).png
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File:tick-tock (2012).png
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File:tick-tock (2013).png
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File:tick-tock (2014).png
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File:tick-tock (2014, 2).png
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</gallery>
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Latest revision as of 21:13, 30 April 2017

Tick-Tock was an aggressive development model introduced by Intel for their mainstream microprocessors 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". Intel no longer uses this model, instead they use the Process-Architecture-Optimization (PAO).

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. At this phase, only lightweight features and improvements 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. New instructions are often added during this cycle stage.

Roadmap[edit]

Intel Tick-Tock Roadmap
Cycle Process Introduction Micro­archi­tecture
Tick 65 nm 2005 Pentium D
Tock 65 nm 2006 Core
Tick 45 nm 2007 Penryn
Tock 45 nm 2008 Nehalem
Tick 32 nm 2009 Westmere
Tock 32 nm 2010 Sandy Bridge
Tick 22 nm 2011 Ivy Bridge
Tock 22 nm 2013 Haswell
Tick 14 nm 2014 Broadwell
Tock 14 nm 2015 Skylake

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