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Re: MIPS and MHz

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From: Guy Harris
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1992 01:13
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>How can a non-superscalar implementation at 50MHz run 59.1 MIPS?

Remember, MIPS, when used to describe how fast a processor runs, stands
for Meaningless Indicator of Processor Speed.  It does *not* necessarily
mean Millions of Instructions Per Second.

"59.1 MIPS" could mean that the machine in question ran some particular
benchmark 59.1 times faster than some VAX-11/780 did, at some point in
the distant past.

I.e., don't worry about it, just ignore all performance numbers given as
"n MIPS".
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Subject: Re: MIPS and MHz
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