Intel vs AMD pipeline

[Maneken]

I have a problem and a friend told me that I might find some help on this forum.

I have to write a paper on this subject: Pipeline on Intel and AMD platforms - description, differences, comparing etc.
I didn't find any quality stuff on this subject on the net. So, if you have any good link, I would appreciate it.

Thanx!

 

[Pippero]

Oh my, that's an enormous subject...
Also you should be more specific, as Intel and AMD have many different pipelines, depending on the CPU generation and target market (e.g. desktop or mobile).
Anyway, for this kind of subject, my favourite site is Ars Technica (link)

 

[gOJDO]

Your question is undefined and can't be answered. Intel and AMD have made a lot of different CPUs with different architectures. Be more specific about the CPU architectures you want to compare.

 

[Maneken]

My knowledge about hardware is very limited. That's why I hate when they give such subjects which aren't specified well.
This is the original subject they gave me (English translation):
"Explain the differences between Intel and AMD pipeline platforms. Declare number of pipeline elements, and how they work in both cases"
??
This is all they gave me. Since in some lessons they mention K7 and K8 architecture (and compared Intel platforms), also there is something about AMD's Performance Rating, I think this is something where I should start from.

 

[Pippero]

K7 and K8 pipelines are similar, but not identical.
Concerning Intel, you might compare K7 and K8 with at least 3 architectures: Netburst (which in fact had 2 different pipelines, Willamette/Northwood and Prescott), Pentium-M, and Core 2.
Good luck!

 

[Maneken]

Thanx everyone! These information were very useful. I really appreciate this. 8)