I've only looked at "Computer Architecture", but I have "Computer Organization and Design". I thought the CA book was too technical and complex for me, but I loved Computer Org and Design.

REQUIRED TEXTS: D. Patterson and J. Hennessey, Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface , Morgan Kaufmann, 3rd edition (2004) REFERENCE TEXTS: J. Hennessey and D. Patterson, ...

46,225 mm2 of silicon is exactly 215mm x 215 mm which would fit inside a circle of diameter 304mm which would be larger than one 300mm wafer. If you look at the image above the corners are curved ...

If you are interested in learning about Computer Architecture, ... Seniors, and first-year graduate students how to build complex microprocessors. This class builds on a computer organization class ...

REQUIRED TEXTS: D. Patterson and J. Hennessey, Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface , Morgan Kaufmann, 3rd edition (2004) REFERENCE TEXTS: J. Hennessey and D. Patterson, ...