Ten lies about Microprocessors

Jim Turley wrote an article about the dominant myths surrounding microprocessors.

  • Myth #1: There are few processor choices
  • Myth #2: Intel rules the world [My favorite one]
  • Myth #3: Instruction sets don't matter
  • Myth #4: RISC is better than CISC
  • Myth #5: Java chips are coming
  • Myth #6: Dhrystone MIPS is a useful benchmark
  • Myth #7: Price is proportional to performance
  • Myth #8: ARM is lowest power
  • Myth #9: Second sourcing micros
  • Myth #10: The great processor shakeout
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