Hybrid branch predictor using component predictors each having confidence and override signals
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Aug 29, 2005
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Various embodiments are described relating to processors, branch predictors, branch prediction systems, and computing systems. In an example embodiment, a processor includes a plurality of branch predictors. Each branch predictor is adapted to provide a prediction and an override signal. In the example embodiment, the processor futher includs a branch prediction control circuit. The branch prediction circuit is adapted to generate a branch prediction based on the prediction and the override signal from each predictor.
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