Memory Performance Characterization Of Spec Cpu2006 Benchmarks Using Tsim1

This paper uses TSIM, a cycle accurate architecture simulator, to characterize the memory performance of SPEC CPU2006 Benchmarks under CMP platform. The experiment covers 54 workloads with different input sets, and collects statistical information of instruction mixture and cache behaviors. By detecting the cyclical changes of MPKI, this paper clearly shows the memory performance phases of some SPEC CPU2006 programs. These performance data and analysis results can not only help program developers and architects understand the memory performance caused by system architecture better, but also guide them in software and system optimization. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier B.V. Selection and/or peer review under resposibility of ICMPBE International Committee.