System for processing a cluster of instructions where the instructions are issued to the execution units having a priority order according to a template associated with the cluster of instructions

摘要

A system is provided for processing concurrently one or more branch instructions in an instruction bundle. The system includes multiple branch execution pipelines, each capable of executing a branch instruction to determine a branch direction, target address, and any side effects. Linking logic receives the resolved branch information and identifies a first branch instruction in execution order for which the branch direction is taken.