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RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer)
-Limited number of instructions are available.
-Instructions perform simple tasks.
-Complex tasks can only be performed by combining instructions so one task may take many clock cycles.
-Each instruction takes one cycle.
-Fewer addressing modes.
-One or more register sets.
CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer)
-Uses complex instructions that would otherwise take multiple instructions.
-Many instructions are available.
-Many addressing modes are available.
-Instructions have a variable format.
-Programs may run more slowly due to increased complexity.
-Increased cost.
-May have some redundant features.
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