3 ms·

16 registers * 32 bits * 4 transistors / cell = 2k transistors just for storing the bits alone, and that's not including the decoding and read/write circuitry.

• snvzz 3y ago
  There is no need to do weird math, as we know the actual numbers. 6502 has 3510 transistors. SERV at CMOS occupies 2.1kGE. SERV is smaller than 6502.
  • monocasa 3y ago
    Gate Elements are multiple transistors. And that count doesn't include SERV's register file.
    • snvzz 3y ago
      So you're saying they'd end up in the same ballpark? In that case, I'd rather have RISC-V's programming model.
      • monocasa 3y ago
        More like about half the size. And probably running at about 10x the IPC of SERV.