Can FPGA 060 run more than 100 Mhz?

[ElPolloDiabl]

I don't think it is about expense. The FPGA is a little bit different, so you can't just input the 060 into it. There is some designing involved.
It will get there though. 2 years maybe?

[ElPolloDiabl]

What about the new additions like USB? Or that would be done by the ARM processor?

[ElPolloDiabl]

PowerPC first came out with short pipes. Then it got as large as an x86.
Intel has the bonus of very fast cache, which gives it a serious lead over any amd chip.

040: 8k cache 25mhz
060 16k cache 50mhz (100mhz internal)

The access to RAM probably held back the speed, back then?

[ElPolloDiabl]

Back further 100% compatibility was covered. Some people would prefer a cut down model to improve speed. If you have a cut down model, just put down 95% compatible.
Being a retail product they will aim for 100% compatibility.

[ElPolloDiabl]

That IPC seems pretty normal for most CPUs. Only the 060 and early PowerPC line got 1 instruction per clock cycle.
How does cache affect performance?

[ElPolloDiabl]

The 68060 can't clock higher than 100mhz.
 What was required to make it clock higher? Was it something minor, like a longer pipeline. Just a heat issue? Or was a major redesign required?

[ElPolloDiabl]

I read somewhere it couldn't scale more than 100mhz. Can't find the article however.
I came across the coldfire upgrade again. It's obvious with so many vital instructions missing it would never work.

Aim for 300mhz. Perfect for retro. There isn't any modern software available, except FPS games and browsing.

[ElPolloDiabl]

There is one on youtube. A4000 with 060 @ 90mhz. That is fast!

Lots of cooling on his rig.