System and method for branch misprediction prediction using a mispredicted branch table having entry eviction protection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8312255
APP PUB NO 20090287912A1
SERIAL NO

12473622

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A system is disclosed for providing branch misprediction prediction in a microprocessor. The system includes a mispredicted branch table that includes address, distance, and true/not true fields, and an index to the mispredicted branch table that is formed responsive to 1) a current mispredicted branch, 2) a global history, 3) a global misprediction history, and 4) a branch misprediction distance.

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RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS80 WASHINGTON STREET PROVIDENCE RI 02903

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Sendag, Resit Wakefield, US 3 84

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