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A Benchmark Comparison of 32-bit Microprocessors

Thayne C. Cooper, +3 more
- 01 Jul 1986 - 
- Vol. 6, Iss: 4, pp 53-58
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The benchmarking of four 32-bit microprocessors revealed some specific reasons for the differences in performance that were observed.
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The benchmarking of four 32-bit microprocessors?the MC68020, the NS32032, the AT&T 32100, and the Intel 80386?revealed some specific reasons for the differences in performance that were observed.

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