Peter Hatch wrote:
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> Tim-Have you looked at the benchmarks and specs for the Crusoes?  I'm curious
> as to your opinion of how the throughput/energy ratio of the Crusoes compares
> to that of the ARM processors (of which I know relatively little).
> 

As far as I remember from the webcast, someone asked that question, and the answer was along the lines of "we can't compete against ARM in terms of power consumption, but we sure can compete in terms of x86 compatibility" ;-)

BTW, Intel announced the next generation StrongARM architecture in May 1999.

They say:
"For comparison purposes, today's StrongARM processors deliver 200 MHz and draw 650 mW at 1.65 Vdd. The mid-range chip in Intel's next-generation StrongARM processor lineup will deliver twice the performance with one-third the power consumption, at 45 percent less voltage."

And:
"Intel processors based on the next generation StrongARM technology will be sampling during the first half of 2000."

Joern