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Why would that be the case? If we could run CPUs at 50Ghz with no problems why wouldn't we? Edit: I probably exaggerate. I just mean that higher clock speed st
by 2muchcoffeeman 10y ago
Why would that be the case? If we could run CPUs at 50Ghz with no problems why wouldn't we?
Edit: I probably exaggerate. I just mean that higher clock speed still have benefits.
- Zombieball 10y agoI think this "conveyor example" from Intel is a good explanation as to why: https://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2014/02/19/why-has-cpu-frequency-ceased-to-grow https://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2014/02/19/why-has-cp... I think that you would cease to see any acceleration from increased clock speed unless you also sped up other parts of the processor / computer. I think your sentiment is correct. If we can take advantage of higher clock speeds, then why not do it?
- krylon 10y agoReminds me of something Seymour Cray (allegedly) once said: "Anyone can build a fast processor - the trick is to build a fast computer around it". Given the performance boost an SSD gives, I imagine there's some room left for improving overall system architecture without increasing the clock speed of the CPU or replacing the CPU at all. (Caveat lector: Quoting from memory here)