New discussions on Multichip Modules (MCMs) , cloud computing, and advanced memory architectures like eDRAM and 4k sector hard drives.
For those seeking the "exclusive" PPT slides, these materials are typically provided through the Pearson Instructor Resource Center and are designed to complement the text's top-down approach. Essential Chapter Slides
Revised and expanded treatment of logical cache organization with improved figures for clarity. PPT Exclusive Resources: What’s Included?
Updated treatment of performance measuring using the latest SPEC CPU2017 benchmark suite.
Presentations on multicore computers and GPGPU (General-Purpose Graphics Processing Units). Interactive & Supplemental Tools
A brand-new chapter (Chapter 4) dedicated to the memory hierarchy, expanding on the principle of locality and performance modeling.