From Spec. to Silicon: Successful Validation of a Server-class SoC Microprocessor And Performance Benchmarking through the Lifecycle of Chip Development

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Presenter: Manisha Hardikar (Sun Microsystems)

Transformation in the computing landscape is resulting in unprecedented levels of silicon integration, with an incredible amount of functionality packed into server processors. The trend for system-on-chip (SoC) designs has created challenges for verifying functional correctness and validation of operation before shipping server products to customers.

This talk will provide a stimulating overview of the life-cycle and challenges in the validation of SUN's OpenSPARC T2 processor.

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Performance Benchmarking through the Lifecycle of Chip Development

Panelists: Meenakshi Kaul (Intel Corporation), Jeni Panhorst (Intel Corporation)

Performance benchmarking is the lifeblood of product development, playing a crucial role in product architecture, design, and optimization, as well as marketing and customer communication. It starts when the product is just an idea on a whiteboard and continues until long after the product is in customers' hands. This presentation will focus on the benchmarking of microprocessors, including the motivations behind benchmarking, selection of benchmarks, benchmarking methodology, and unique challenges.