Question

A computer with a frequency 2 GHZ and its average cycle per instruction is 2. what is the MIPS of the computer?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is 1000 MIPS.

Explanation:

Using the rule of three you can solve the needed cycles to complete 1.000.000 instructions.

• 1 instruction -> 2 cycles

• 1.000.000 instructions -> x cycles.

1.000.000 instructions multiplied by 2 cycles, divided by 1 instruction is equal to 2.000.000 cycles to complete 1.000.000 instructions.

To find the MIPS you have to divide the frequency by the cycles needed to complete 1.000.000 instructions.

MIPS = 2GHZ / 2.000.000 cycles = 1000 MIPS.