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Apparatus and method for branch prediction utilizing a predictor combination in parallel with a global predictor

  • US 7,219,217 B1
  • Filed: 10/16/1998
  • Issued: 05/15/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a first portion including a bimodal branch predictor and a local branch predictor;

    a second portion in parallel with the first portion, the second portion including a global branch predictor.

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