Scheduling independent and dependent operations for processing

A method, comprising:

• adding to a tracking array a plurality of operations ready for scheduling for execution at a processor;
• adjusting a counter in response to a first operation of the plurality of operations being blocked for scheduling for execution while the first operation is stored at the tracking array;
• and
• in response to the counter exceeding a threshold, prioritizing operations stored at the tracking array for execution at the processor.

A processor, comprising:

• an operations scheduler configured to schedule operations for execution at the processor;
• a tracking array configured to store a set of operations at the operations scheduler;
• a counter configured to adjust a value by a first adjustment in response to a first operation stored at the tracking array being blocked from being scheduled for execution at the operations scheduler;
• and
• wherein the operations scheduler is configured to, in response to the value of the counter exceeding a threshold, prioritize operations stored at the tracking array for execution.