Apple's G5 versus x86, Mac OS X versus Linux

daRk_heLmet · Jun 3, 2005, 04:26 PM

The G5 is a gigantic improvement over the previous CPU in the PowerMac, the G4e. The G5 is one of the most superscalar CPUs ever, and has all the characteristics that could give Apple the edge, especially now that the clock speed race between AMD and Intel is over. However, there is still a lot of work to be done.

First of all, the G5 needs a lower latency access to the memory because right now, the integer performance of the G5 leaves a lot to be desired. Secondly, it is clear that the G5 FP performance, despite its access to 32 architectural registers, needs good optimisation.
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Jun 3, 2005, 04:26 PM	#1
daRk_heLmet Keep firing, assholes! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Death Star Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 0	Apple's G5 versus x86, Mac OS X versus Linux The G5 is a gigantic improvement over the previous CPU in the PowerMac, the G4e. The G5 is one of the most superscalar CPUs ever, and has all the characteristics that could give Apple the edge, especially now that the clock speed race between AMD and Intel is over. However, there is still a lot of work to be done. First of all, the G5 needs a lower latency access to the memory because right now, the integer performance of the G5 leaves a lot to be desired. Secondly, it is clear that the G5 FP performance, despite its access to 32 architectural registers, needs good optimisation. __________________ Read More/Source: Anandtech __________________ [color=white]My Blog[/color]