BAHRIA UNIVERSITY (Karachi Campus)

Department of Computer Sciences

Computer Organization & Assembly Language

Course Code: CEN-324 Credit Hours: 3+1

Semester: Spring 2023

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5 marks

Assignment 01
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 Late submission is not allowed
 Assignment must be handwritten
 Copied or Duplicate Assignments will be cancelled.
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Answer the following questions: [PLO1, CLO1, C2]

1. Differentiate between 32-bit and 64-bit processors.

2. Compare Intel Core i3 and Core i9 processors on the basis of:

 Clock rate

 Number of Cores

 Bus Speed

 Cache
3. Explain the term “Processor core”.

4. What is meant by the term “Generation” of a processor? Should it be considered

while buying a processor or only more cores are enough.

5. What is the maximum clock speed that can be utilized in a CPU? Outline the
factors that limit further increase in Clock speed.