Performance Modeling of Computer Systems

A Comprehensive Guide to Microarchitectural Simulation
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 979-8-8688-2475-3
Verlag: Apress

Buch, Englisch, 379 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 622 g

Reihe: Maker Innovations Series

This book addresses the gap between performance modeling theory and practice by providing a systematic approach for learning and applying performance modeling relevant principles. It covers essential hardware systems including CPUs, GPUs, accelerators, and memory systems. For each system category, a three-pronged approach is employed: teaching the theoretical background succinctly, presenting modeling methodologies and detailed microarchitectural (cycle-accurate or other) techniques, and providing hands-on implementation guidance using freely available open source simulation frameworks. Furthermore, exercises reinforce learning through combined theoretical analysis and practical implementation.
 
This comprehensive approach offers multiple advantages. It provides thorough coverage of diverse systems, enabling professionals to build expertise without depending on specific job opportunities for learning. It allows students and new professionals to explore multiple areas before specializing with greater confidence. Finally, it serves as a practical reference for quick refreshers and skill development throughout one's career progression.

What You'll Learn

• Master performance modeling of CPUs, GPUs, accelerators, and memory systems using top open-source tools.
• Refresh core computer architecture concepts essential for accurate modeling.
• Apply best practices to real-world scenarios and start contributing with confidence.
• Build hands-on skills through exercises using widely adopted simulation frameworks.
• Adapt modeling techniques to new hardware and emerging technologies.

Who Is This Book For

Beginner to Intermediate for learning and as a refresher for advanced users. Students and new professionals.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pareek, Ananya

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Digital Lifestyle

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Foundations.- Chapter 1: Introduction to Performance Modeling.- Chapter 2: Architecture Through the Modeler's Lens.- Chapter 3: Workload Selection and Experimental Validity.- Chapter 4: Simulator in a Nutshell.- Part II: The Simulation Pipeline.- Chapter 5: Trace Collection and Management.- Chapter 6: Sampling and Simulation Efficiency.- Chapter 7: Understanding Simulation Output.- Part III: Memory System Modeling.- Chapter 8: Memory System Architecture.- Chapter 9: Cache and Prefetcher Simulation.- Chapter 10: DRAM Simulation.- Part IV: CPU Core Modeling.- Chapter 11: CPU Core Architecture.- Chapter 12: CPU Simulation.- Chapter 13: Multicore CPU Simulation.- Part V: GPU Modeling.- Chapter 14: GPU Architecture.- Chapter 15: GPU Simulation.- Part VI: Accelerator Modeling.- Chapter 16: Tensor Accelerator Architecture.- Chapter 17: Accelerator Simulation.- Part VII: Power Modeling.- Chapter 18: Power Modeling - A Walkthrough.- Closing Thoughts.

Über Autor(innen)

Ananya Pareek is a senior Engineer specializing in computer system performance modeling and architecture. With well over a decade of industry experience spanning well known firms such as Google, Apple, Samsung, and AMD, he brings exceptional expertise in cycle accurate simulation and performance analysis across diverse computing domains. Over the years he has worked on multiple well known products, developing cutting edge simulation techniques and frameworks spanning Full System, CPU, GPU, etc.

He has also delivered lectures and talks on Hardware Performance with an audience spanning new undergrade students to experienced academics.