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CISC vs RISC: Computer Instruction Sets by rudra_mazumdar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses two main computer design philosophies: CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing) and RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing). CISC uses microcode to simplify architecture, has variable-length instructions, and complex addressing modes. RISC has a small set of register-based instructions that complete in one cycle, hardwired control, and same-length instructions. While CISC was initially faster, RISC designs scaled better due to simpler hardware and pipelining.
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- rudra_mazumdar
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- EN