Compiler Synthesized Dynamic Branch Prediction

Branch prediction is the predominant approach for minimizing the pipeline breaks caused by branch instructions. Traditionally, branch prediction is accomplished in one of two ways, static prediction at compile-time via compiler analysis or dynamic prediction at run-time via special hardware structures. In this paper, we propose a novel technique that aims to combine the strengths of the two approaches

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1996
• Where: MICRO
• Authors: Scott A. Mahlke, Balas K. Natarajan
• Keywords: Branch Prediction, Dynamic Prediction, Hardware, MICRO 1996, Prediction