R32
Reputation: 9
Branch prediction strategy of the 8086 microprocessor
Does the 8086 microprocessor follow any branch prediction strategy? If yes then what is it? I googled a lot but did not find an answer to my question.
Upvotes: 0
Views: 370
Answers (1)
Ross Ridge
Reputation: 39581
No, the original 8086 CPU doesn't use branch prediction. Taken branches always cost 16 cycles, while not taken branches always cost 4 cycles.
Upvotes: 1
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