Re: P6: Problems even with 32-bit Apps

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From: Anthony D. Tribelli
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 20:42

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Shawn V. Hernan (valentin+@pitt.edu) wrote:
: It appears that the P6 could be in serious trouble (well, it won't be
: as successful as the 486 or Pentium, which is to say that it will sell
: well, but not necessarily continue to dominate the market). 

If P6s eventually go to much higher clock rates than the Pentiums and as a
result have better overall performance, despite 16-bit inefficiencies, why
won't they be successful in the Intel compatible market? 

Tony
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