EPIC processors attempt to provide higher performance than so-called post-RISC processors by __________.
A) including substantially more execution units than do conventional superscalar architectures
B) branch predication
C) speculative loading
D) all of the above

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EPIC processors aim to enhance performance by using multiple techniques, including more execution units, branch predication, and speculative loading, which are all listed in the options.

EPIC Processors Attempt to Provide Higher Performance Than So-Called Post-RISC