X86-64 vs G5

[dammy]

Here is an interesting article on the x86-64 and how it compares to G5.      The quick and dirty                  chart is of especial interest.

Dammy

[dammy]

Poster: mikeymike Date: 2003/10/15 14:07:22

I think they already did, but maybe with IBM pushing PPC, it might slowly catch up again.

I don't know about that, IBM doesn't really have market forces pushing them like a Intel vs AMD enviroment.  Mot sure isn't going to be doing any pushing any time soon.

Dammy

[dammy]

Poster: AxE Date: 2003/10/15 19:16:43

heres why this chart is total bs (check further down the page) http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=12140[/quote

I will point out the AMD system had a huge anchor, Windows itself.   Give it a good light weight OS, and then see how it compares with G5s.

Dammy

[dammy]

BTW, AMD is looking to release their K9 in 2H05.  I wonder if it will be pin compatable with the K8s.

Dammy