Sun SPARCs Latest Chip

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edited October 2004 in Science & Tech
Sun Microsystems is expected to herald the arrival of its latest dual-core UltraSPARC processor today.
Code-named "Panther," the company claims the second generation of its dual-core design, known as the UltraSPARC IV+, is twice as fast running applications than its existing UltraSPARC IV family. The processor, which was spared by Sun during its acquired from Afara Websystems. At the heart of this new strategy is Chip Multithreading (CMT), a design concept that allows the processor to execute tens of threads simultaneously. Although x86 vendors are only now migrating to dual-core chips, Sun is well ahead of the curve. The UltraSPARC IV+ is a second-generation dual-core design. IBM is also established in the category with its Power processors.
Source: Internet News
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