An introduction to computer architecture and organization. Instruction set design; basic processor implementation techniques; caches and virtual memory; CPUs, GPUs, storage systems, hardware-software ...

This easy-to-read textbook provides an introduction to computer architecture, focusing on the essential aspects of hardware that programmers need to know. Written from a programmer’s point of view, ...

The traditional H&P (COaD) is a safe bet for any first or second course in computer architecture. I haven't spent more than a few minutes with CA but I can tell you that neither book is going to ...