MIPS Technologies Inc and Toshiba Corp say they are sampling the TFP version of the R-series RISC, which is now called the R8000: it is a two-chip set and is rated at 310 SPECfp, taking the record away from the Power RISC; MIPS parent Silicon Graphics Inc has been discussing the TFP since April 1992 […]
MIPS Technologies Inc and Toshiba Corp say they are sampling the TFP version of the R-series RISC, which is now called the R8000: it is a two-chip set and is rated at 310 SPECfp, taking the record away from the Power RISC; MIPS parent Silicon Graphics Inc has been discussing the TFP since April 1992 and it was expected by the end of 1993; the partners now say that the chip, being fabricated by Toshiba Corp, is 24% more powerful than expected; likely price is $2,000.
