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torbenm@diku.dk (Torben AEgidius Mogensen) writes:
> At the moment no ARM processor can compete speed-wise against a 68040,
> but the main aim of the ARM chipset is to provide cost-effective
> solutions for small to medium size computers. Acorn computers sell a
> home-computer with a 12MHz ARM250, 1MB RAM and 3MB ROM for less than
> 500 pounds. The integer speed is roughly comparable with a 30MHz 80386
> system or a 25MHz 68020 system.

This is slightly inaccurate. A 33MHz A5000 (alright, so I've fiddled with
my machine) gives me a MIP rating of around 17-18 on average, using the
fairly terrific !SI. A 25MHz 68040 delivers 10-11 MIPs - I don't know about
30+ MHz speeds.

Cheers,

Rich.
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