Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

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at 90nm there is a much steeper trade-off between power and performance.

I generally agree.

By shrinking the process and maintaining the same frequency, the lower power benefits will seem more distinct than they've been in the past.

Well, yes, I believe this can be said for products designed and fabbed with a sound understanding of the underlying physics and adressing these appropriately. However, it certainly cannot be said for every 90nm product. In some cases, power went up considerably, maintaining the same frequency. I believe another trade-off is getting steeper here, as well: Power/performance versus diecost.

K.