Folks are always looking forward to simulate benchmarks on different hardware configurations and different processor models. It is not feasible to purchase every prototype board or connect these boards into a chassis to simulate every available option. Architecture simulation enables users to assembles different topologies, hardware configurations, platforms and processor families. Unfortunately most architecture simulation platform require the user to wait for months and years for the latest processor family to be made available.
Enter VisualSim Architect Processor Generator. With this utility, the user can generate a new processor model in a matter of days. The processor can be from x86, ARM, RISC-V, Tensilica, ARC, TI DSP, ADI DSP, GPU and NPU families.
Running benchmarks in VisualSim Architect using Hybrid processor demo models involves several steps and configurations. The process begins by setting up the processor configuration, including the pipeline settings and execution unit configuration. Memory configurations, such as MoP Cache, L1, L2, L3 cache, and DDR4 Memory, are also adjusted to simulate various scenarios. The application sequences are then defined to test the processor’s performance under different workloads.
The simulation generates various statistics from the system model, including Cycles Per Instruction (CPI), application latency, cache stats like hit ratio, access latency, evictions, and write-backs. Power consumption across the system is also measured. These metrics provide insights into the processor’s performance and efficiency.
Finally, the accuracy of the VisualSim Architect processor models is validated by comparing the simulation results against reference data. This ensures that the benchmarks reflect real-world performance.
Here is a video showing how to run a benchmark on a ARM Cortex A77 processor.
In this video tutorial, we delve into the process of conducting benchmarks within VisualSim Architect, utilizing Hybrid processor demo models. Exploring various parameters such as processor configuration, pipeline settings, execution unit configuration, and memory configurations including MoP Cache, L1, L2, L3 cache, and DDR4 Memory, alongside application sequences, we delve into the intricacies of benchmarking.
The video further examines the statistics generated from the system model, encompassing critical metrics like Cycles Per Instruction (CPI), Application latency, cache statistics such as hit ratio, access latency, eviction, and write backs, as well as power consumption across the system.
Conclusively, we evaluate the accuracy of VisualSim Architect processor models by comparing simulation statistics against reference data, providing insights into the reliability and performance of the models. For further details or queries, you can contact info@mirabilisdesign.com.