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My pet realization: most of the power increase has been spent on graphics at an ever growing resolution, including in resolution not only the number of pixels,
by narag 5mo ago
My pet realization: most of the power increase has been spent on graphics at an ever growing resolution, including in resolution not only the number of pixels, that's a squared number, but also color depth and FPS.
Dealing with graphics has shadowed how hugely powerful the modern computers are. We're noticing now because of AI.
- noir_lord 4mo agoFor a general user I suspect that is true. That said I think programmers do notice the performance outside of AI when they use software that surfaces how fast modern machines are which we do more than most. I can remember when compiling a Linux kernel was “start it and go watch star gate” now I barely have time to boil the kettle for a cup of tea.