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RISC vs. CISC Architectures

RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) and CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing) represent different approaches to chip architecture.
CISC uses complex instructions for specific tasks, while RISC employs simpler instructions combined for complex operations.
RISC's initial memory dependence gave way to an advantage as on-chip memory became cheaper, enabling lower power consumption.
The key difference is flexibility. RISC offers greater customization, while CISC is limited to x86 (Intel/AMD). ARM's licensing model leverages RISC's flexibility.
The open-source RISC-V project offers even greater flexibility, but with potential software trade-offs.

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