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Dec 6, 2017 · Databases

How Multi‑Core CPUs and NVM Are Redefining Database Design

This article summarizes a 2017 Gdevops talk that examines the evolution of many‑core processors and non‑volatile memory, explains how memory‑wall effects impact modern DBMS performance, and presents architectural and algorithmic adaptations—including cache‑friendly structures, lock management, and write‑behind logging—to exploit new hardware.