Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
PREFETCHING FROM INDIRECT BUFFERS AT A PROCESSING UNIT

Abstract:

In response to executing a specified command packet, a processing unit prefetches commands stored at an indirect buffer a command queue for execution, prior to executing a command that initiates execution of the commands stored at the indirect buffer. By prefetching the data prior to executing the indirect buffer execution command, the processing unit reduces delays in processing the commands stored at the indirect buffer.