[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Chips

SIMD

Single Instruction, Multiple Data — processing several values at once.

Also known as: SIMD instructions

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

SIMD — Single Instruction, Multiple Data — processing several values at once.

See also: branch prediction, pipelining.

Where SIMD Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIMD?

Single Instruction, Multiple Data — processing several values at once.

What terms are related to SIMD?

Related Chips terms include branch prediction, pipelining.

Related Technical Terms

branch prediction
A CPU feature that guesses which way a branch will go to keep the pipeline full. Chips
pipelining
A CPU design that overlaps instruction stages to improve throughput. Chips
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