Visual simulator for ILP dynamic OOO processor

The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to the SuperSim simulator for ILP processors as a teaching tool for computer architecture related courses. It presents the various aspects of the simulator, including the user interface, the instruction set, the configuration possibilities and applications. The main focus is on the educational usage of the simulator, through the experience gained in its actual application.

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