The importance of having a good branch predictor depends on how often conditional branches are executed

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The importance of having a good branch predictor depends on how often conditional branches are executed. Together with branch predictor accuracy, this will determine how much time is spent stalling due to mispredicted branches. In this exercise, assume that the breakdown of dynamic instructions into various instruction categories is as follows:

R-Type BEQ JMP LW SW

40% 25% 5% 25% 5%

 

Also, assume the following branch predictor accuracies:

 

Always - Taken Always-Not-Taken 2-Bit

40% 60% 85%

Stall cycles due to mispredicted branches increase the CPI. What is the extra CPI due to mispredicted branches with the always-taken predictor? Assume that branch outcomes are determined in the EX stage, that there are no data hazards, and that no delay slots are used.