Do Newer Processors Equate to Slower Applications?
While the promise has been that with new computers come more power and faster overall performance, it's likely that the speed is about to hit a brick wall. Even better, individual core speeds might be slowing down.
by Bradley L. Jones
May 16, 2007
any people believe that according to Moore's law, you would expect a doubling of processing power about every 18 to 24 months. In truth, that rate is not what Moore's law promises, but it is how many developers perceive it. Developers have received this doubling of power for a long time. Overall, if that power increase were the promise of Moore's law, then it seems to be a promise that is being kept. Unfortunately, like when driving an automobile, speed is relative to what is happening around you and what you're able to do with it.
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any people believe that according to Moore's law, you would expect a doubling of processing power about every 18 to 24 months. In truth, that rate is not what Moore's law promises, but it is how many developers perceive it. Developers have received this doubling of power for a long time. Overall, if that power increase were the promise of Moore's law, then it seems to be a promise that is being kept. Unfortunately, like when driving an automobile, speed is relative to what is happening around you and what you're able to do with it.
