13. The SPECint 2006 benchmark suit contains 12 different benchmark programs to
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13. The SPECint 2006 benchmark suit contains 12 different benchmark programs to measure a computing system's integer operation performance, including that of the processor, memory, and compiler. 13(a) what is the processor's role in system performance? Explain. [2 marks] 13(b) What is the memory's role in system performance? Explain. [2 marks] 13(c) What is the compiler's role in system performance? Explain. [2 marks] 13(d) Do you think the time measurement used in SPECint isthe CPU time (periods that the processor is active) or wall clock time? Explain. [2 marks]Explanation / Answer
a) The processor plays a significant role in the following important aspects of your computer system:
b) Memory plays a significant role in the following important aspects of your computer system:
d) the time measurement is wall clock measurement.