To state it in another way. A less than optimal algorithm implemented in hardware, can be completly dominated by algorithmic improvement. If the improved algori

To state it in another way. A less than optimal algorithm implemented in hardware, can be completly dominated by algorithmic improvement. If the improved algorithm is implemented in hardware it would be the new fastest implementation. That said, when you implement specialized algorithms in hardware, it's likely because it's good enough for the task it's designed for.