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    The gem5 simulator is a modular platform for computer-system architecture research, encompassing system-level architecture as well as processor microarchitecture.
    gem5 is a <i>community led</i> project with an <a href=/governance/>open governance</a> model.
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    gem5 was originally conceived for computer architecture research in academia, but it has grown to be used in computer system design by academia, industry for research, and in teaching.
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          <a href="https://www.nsf.gov"><img src="assets/img/external_logos/nsf.png" alt="NSF logo"></a>
          This project is funded in part by NSF through the CCRI program, award number CNS 1925724. <br/>
          <a href="https://www.ccrivo.org/">Click here for other CCRI-funded infrastructures</a>
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          Google generously hosts the gem5 source code, Gerrit code review, and CI testing.
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