Alpha processors

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:architecture RISC
superscalar
gptkbp:cache_size L1, L2, L3 cache
gptkbp:clock_speed up to 1 GHz
gptkbp:compatibility gptkb:Linux
gptkb:Windows_NT
gptkb:Open_VMS
backward compatible with earlier versions
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Intel_processors
gptkb:AMD_processors
gptkbp:design_purpose low latency
high throughput
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
gptkbp:end_of_life gptkb:2008
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1992
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alpha processors
gptkbp:instruction_set Alpha architecture
gptkbp:latest_version gptkb:2007
gptkbp:legacy limited support
gptkbp:manufacturer various companies
gptkbp:market_segment high-end computing
gptkbp:notable_feature out-of-order execution
support for virtualization
high scalability
high reliability
high memory bandwidth
support for multithreading
integrated memory controller
large register file
multiple instruction issue
support for high-speed interconnects
support for SIMD instructions
support for advanced security features
thermal management features
advanced branch prediction
support for multiple cores
error correction capabilities
support for high-performance computing applications
support for large address spaces
reduced instruction set
dynamic power management
enhanced floating-point performance
support for scientific computing.
gptkbp:notable_models gptkb:Alpha_21164
gptkb:Alpha_21264
Alpha 21364
gptkbp:performance gptkb:SPECfp
gptkb:SPECint
high performance
gptkbp:power_consumption varies by model
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:2004
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Itanium
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:servers
embedded systems
workstations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alpha_ISA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5