microarchitectural_modeling

Name: microarchitectural_modeling
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Author: tnn1t1s

Translate algorithmic designs into microarchitectural behavior for CPU performance prediction.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#cache #microarchitecture #memory-bandwidth #branch-prediction

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npx skills add https://github.com/tnn1t1s/iterator --skill microarchitectural-modeling

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: microarchitectural_modeling
Source: https://github.com/tnn1t1s/iterator/tree/main/.claude/skills/CS500/microarchitectural_modeling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tnn1t1s/iterator --skill microarchitectural-modeling

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Models cache lines, branch prediction, allocation patterns, and lock contention. Converts algorithmic reasoning into CPU-era reality.

Core Features & Use Cases

Architecture Profiles: P4 Northwood through modern Apple M-series.
Memory Hierarchy: Cache levels, line sizes, bandwidth.
Bottleneck Prediction: Distinguish memory-bound vs CPU-bound.

Quick Start

Use a simple merge to estimate cycles per element on a given CPU model.

Frequently Asked Questions about microarchitectural_modeling

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I predict CPU performance from algorithm code?▼

Microarchitectural modeling translates algorithmic designs into concrete CPU behavior by simulating cache lines, memory hierarchy, and execution units across processor generations. Input your algorithm and target architecture—P4 Northwood through Apple M-series or Zen—to estimate cycles per element and identify whether execution is memory-bound or CPU-bound.

What CPU architectures can I model for cache and branch prediction?▼

This models cache behavior and branch prediction across P4 Northwood (2001–2003), early Xeon, Intel Alder Lake, AMD Zen 3/4, and Apple M1/M2/M3/M4. Each profile accounts for distinct L1–L3 cache sizes, line sizes, miss latencies, prefetch strategies, and out-of-order window sizes.

Can I use microarchitectural modeling to find memory bandwidth bottlenecks?▼

Yes. The Skill predicts memory bandwidth limits, TLB thrashing, false sharing penalties, and miss latencies across your memory hierarchy. It distinguishes whether an algorithm is constrained by memory bandwidth or CPU execution throughput on your target processor.

How do I account for branch misprediction and ILP in performance modeling?▼

Microarchitectural modeling incorporates branch misprediction penalties, instruction-level parallelism (ILP), out-of-order window constraints, and allocation costs. Input your code patterns and CPU model to simulate real pipeline behavior and quantify performance loss from control-flow and data dependencies.

Does this support modeling garbage collection and lock contention overhead?▼

Yes. The Skill models GC overhead, false sharing penalties, and lock contention alongside cache behavior and memory hierarchy effects. Use it to estimate total runtime impact when algorithmic code runs with concurrent allocation, garbage collection, or synchronization.

What input do I need to model cache behavior on a specific CPU?▼

Provide your algorithmic design or merge operation and specify the target CPU architecture from supported profiles. The Skill converts your code logic into microarchitectural behavior estimates: cache miss rates, memory latencies, branch penalties, and predicted cycles per element.