Series
Computer Architecture
2 articles in reading order.
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Understanding Computer Organization and Instruction Set Architecture
An introduction to computer architecture fundamentals covering Von Neumann vs. Harvard organization, CISC vs. RISC instruction sets, and how modern processors like Apple's M-series fit into this taxonomy.
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The Evolution of Instruction Set Architecture
Part 2 of a series on computer architecture, tracing the historical evolution of x86/x64, ARM (32- and 64-bit), and the open-source RISC-V through to the processors powering modern devices.