Module 2: "Parallel Computer Architecture: Today and Tomorrow"
  Lecture 3: "Evaluating Performance"
 

The Lecture Contains:

Parallel Computer Architecture: Today and Tomorrow

What is computer architecture ?

Architect’s job

58% growth rate

The computer market

The applications

Parallel architecture

Why parallel arch.?

Why study it?

Performance metrics

Throughput metrics

Application trends

Commercial sector

Desktop market

[From Chapter 1 of Culler, Singh, Gupta]