Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[j3pflynn]

I don't get what all the negativity is about. @ 5% improvement(core) over equal clocked XP was expected, right? The memory controller seems to do quite well, although there are some substantial inconsistencies in the review re: memory, so let's see what Tuesday brings.
The PR rating is questionable, but that's not likely to be the final form anyhow. Seems to me Intel had a similar situation when the P4 first came out. Anyone think a 1.4GHz Willamette would hold a candle to a 1.4GHz PIII? The overall architectures are different and comparisons can be tricky. I'm confident it'll be worked out adequately.
My only "concern" is whether they'll be able to ramp up speed adequately. If they do, the "sky's the limit"! If they don't, look out below! Frankly, they have too much riding on this not to figure it out and make it work one way or another.
Paul