Computer architecture simulators play an important role in advancing computer architecture
research. With wider research directions and the increased number of simulators that have …

We describe the design and implementation of DeepDive, a system for transparently
identifying and managing performance interference between virtual machines (VMs) co …

It is essential that a subset of benchmark programs used to evaluate an architectural
enhancement, is well distributed within the target workload space rather than clustered in …

Standardized benchmarks have become widely accepted tools for the comparison of
products and evaluation of methodologies. These benchmarks are created by consortia like …

This paper proposes a methodology for measuring the similarity between programs based
on their inherent microarchitecture-independent characteristics, and demonstrates two …

Performance simulation tools must be validated during the design process as functional
models and early hardware are developed, so that designers can be sure of the …

Estimating the maximum power and thermal characteristics of a processor is essential for
designing its power delivery system, packaging, cooling, and power/thermal management …

Properly benchmarking a system is a difficult and intricate task. Even a seemingly innocuous
mistake can compromise the guarantees provided by a systems security defense and …

Many embedded real world applications are intellectual property, and vendors hesitate to
share these proprietary applications with computer architects and designers. This poses a …

Due to the enormous complexity of computer systems, researchers use simulators to model
system behavior and generate quantitative estimates of expected performance. Researchers …