Complex instruction set computing (CISC)

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:architecture
gptkbp:allows more complex instructions
gptkbp:benefits RISC in certain scenarios
higher-level language support
gptkbp:can_lead_to higher power consumption
gptkbp:characterized_by variable instruction length
many addressing modes
gptkbp:competes_with Reduced instruction set computing (RISC)
gptkbp:designed_for complex tasks
gptkbp:developed_by 1970s
various manufacturers
gptkbp:example gptkb:VAX_architecture
gptkb:x86_architecture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Complex instruction set computing (CISC)
gptkbp:includes instructions for arithmetic operations
instructions for control flow
instructions for data manipulation
gptkbp:increased instruction execution time
gptkbp:is_adopted_by various industries
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:IBM
gptkb:Intel
gptkb:AMD
gptkbp:is_challenged_by modern computing needs
performance demands
gptkbp:is_considered a traditional approach
gptkbp:is_effective_against RISC in some applications
gptkbp:is_enhanced_by compiler optimizations
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by performance metrics
scalability
performance benchmarks
cost-effectiveness
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:academic_research
gptkbp:is_facilitated_by instruction set extensions
gptkbp:is_influenced_by software development trends
hardware advancements
gptkbp:is_integrated_with operating systems
gptkbp:is_optimized_for memory usage
gptkbp:is_part_of computer engineering
computer science curriculum
gptkbp:is_popular_in RISC in new designs
gptkbp:is_recommended_by legacy systems
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:assembly_language
machine language
gptkbp:is_subject_to evolution over time
design trade-offs
gptkbp:is_supported_by development tools
gptkbp:is_used_for software compatibility
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:mobile_devices
embedded systems
gaming consoles
personal computers
mainframe computers
gptkbp:reduces program size
gptkbp:requires more complex decoding logic
gptkbp:supports complex data types
gptkbp:uses microcode
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VAX_Architecture
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7