Intel Abandons 4GHz Plans -- Is Moore's Law Still Valid?
http://www.internetnews.com/ent-news...le.php/3422071
The near future of microprocessor development looks like it's going to go sideways. That article mentions chips for home entertainment, with larger L2 caches, and the like with an emphasis on "dual-core" processors.
Would someone mind explaining what "dual core" CPUs are all about?
Quiz Options:
Moore's Law states that processing power, often expressed either as calculation speed or number of transistors, doubles every 18-24 months. Its death has been predicted many times, but this is the first time microprocessor manufacturers have deviated from the "faster is better" mantra.
The first option is for those who think that despite this, circuit design and code will compensate and Moore's Law will continue. The second option is for those who think that the law needs to be stretched, perhaps to 24-30 months. Others might think this is just a delay, processor speeds will start increasing regularly again when the next-generation chip fabrication facilities are constructed. The fourth option is for those who think it's time to put the concept to rest, or otherwise disbelieve. Finally, the Wikipedia page puts forth the idea that Moore's law is a prime example of a meme.
