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Re:TSMC unveils 1.6nm process technology with backside power... by confused_boner on Thursday April 25, 2024 @01:12PM (#40160249)
would performance per watt be the right way to benchmark?
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Re:TSMC unveils 1.6nm process technology with backside power... by wtallis on Thursday April 25, 2024 @04:13PM (#40162415)
When comparing fab processes, you wouldn't want performance of a whole processor but rather the voltage vs frequency curves for the different transistor libraries offered by each fab process.
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Re:TSMC unveils 1.6nm process technology with backside power... by futureshock on Thursday April 25, 2024 @02:03PM (#40160964)
Benchmarks are tricky because it all depends on workload and use case. If you are in a VR headset for example, it’s all about power envelope and GPU flops. If you are in a Desktop used for productivity it might be all about peak CPU performance.
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