1. A method for processing configuration parameters within a graphics processing unit (GPU), the method comprising: receiving a plurality of commands over a bus that includes at least a first command and one or more previous commands; determining whether the first command is an update command that includes instructions, for updating an operating state of a memory controller based on the one or more previous commands; and if the first command is not the update command, storing a configuration parameter associated with the first command in a first buffer; or if the first command is the update command, advancing one or more configuration parameters from the first buffer to a second buffer.