Replies to post #3306 on Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[KeithDust2000]

wbmw, "Given that, there is no logical conclusion that the pipeline stages were also added to improve frequency."

Which brings me to a question I´ve had for some time: Why was (apparently) so little done to allow higher frequencies? Can such a design choice be viable, especially in the long term?

[dougSF30]

wbmw, well I certainly don't mean to hurt your feelings. I find a rigorous style of debate is usually necessary to get at the truth, especially on these public investor forums, where it is never clear what someone's motivations are, regardless of what they say they are.

When you post opinions without references, you should expect to be challenged.

For example, "huge frequency miss at launch".

You mean 1.8 GHz instead of 2.0 GHz ? One speed grade? It's a "miss", to be largely meaningless if 2.0 GHz parts show up within the next couple weeks, but a "huge miss"?

I like your input, but given your Intel bias, I feel the need to conduct due diligence on any unsupported claims. It's nothing personal.

Doug