Load/Store — 2 Technical Articles

Apr 8, 2024 · Fundamentals

Understanding Memory Semantics: Definitions, IB vs CXL, and Common Confusions

The article explains what memory semantics means in modern data‑center contexts, compares Infiniband and CXL definitions, clarifies load/store and DMA operations, and highlights the distinction between memory space and memory access with concrete examples and references.

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Understanding Memory Semantics: Definitions, IB vs CXL, and Common Confusions

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Aug 13, 2021 · Fundamentals

How CPUs Process Gigantic Data Structures with Tiny Registers

This article explains why a CPU with only a few small registers can still operate on massive in‑memory data structures by loading one element at a time using load/store instructions and how compilers strategically allocate registers to minimize memory traffic.

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How CPUs Process Gigantic Data Structures with Tiny Registers