Difference between RISC and CISC processor?

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YasminRadwan26

2022-06-23

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Answer:

The RISC (reduced instruction set computer) and CISC (Complex instruction set computer) are the processors ISA (instruction set architecture).

There are the following difference between both architecture:

	RISC	CISC
Acronym	It stands for ‘Reduced Instruction Set Computer’.	It stands for ‘Complex Instruction Set Computer’.
Definition	The RISC processors have a smaller set of instructions with few addressing nodes.	The CISC processors have a larger set of instructions with many addressing nodes.
Memory unit	It has no memory unit and uses a separate hardware to implement instructions.	It has a memory unit to implement complex instructions.
Program	It has a hard-wired unit of programming.	It has a micro-programming unit.
Design	It is a complex complier design.	It is an easy complier design.
Calculations	The calculations are faster and precise.	The calculations are slow and precise.
Decoding	Decoding of instructions is simple.	Decoding of instructions is complex.
Time	Execution time is very less.	Execution time is very high.
External memory	It does not require external memory for calculations.	It requires external memory for calculations.
Pipelining	Pipelining does function correctly.	Pipelining does not function correctly.
Stalling	Stalling is mostly reduced in processors.	The processors often stall.
Code expansion	Code expansion can be a problem.	Code expansion is not a problem.
Disc space	The space is saved.	The space is wasted.
Applications	Used in high-end applications such as video processing, telecommunications and image processing.	Used in low-end applications such as security systems, home automations, etc.

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