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'''Instruction count''' ('''IC''') or '''instruction path length''' is the number of [[instructions]] executed. | '''Instruction count''' ('''IC''') or '''instruction path length''' is the number of [[instructions]] executed. | ||
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| + | The total number of [[instructions]] that get executed for a particular task, [[algorithm]], [[workload]], or [[program]] is referred to the instruction count. The instruction count forms the basis for various [[performance]] aspects of the microprocessor such as [[instructions per cycle]] (IPC) or [[cycles per instruction]] (CPI). | ||
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Revision as of 18:01, 4 January 2019
Instruction count (IC) or instruction path length is the number of instructions executed.
Overview
The total number of instructions that get executed for a particular task, algorithm, workload, or program is referred to the instruction count. The instruction count forms the basis for various performance aspects of the microprocessor such as instructions per cycle (IPC) or cycles per instruction (CPI).
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