Qualcomm Says Eight-Core Processors Are Dumb 526
itwbennett writes "Following rival MediaTek's announcement of plans to release an eight-core processor in the fourth quarter, Qualcomm has declared eight-core processors 'dumb'. 'You can't take eight lawnmower engines, put them together and now claim you have an eight-cylinder Ferrari. It just doesn't make sense,' Qualcomm's senior vice president Anand Chandrasekher said, according to a transcript of his comments to Taiwan media provided on Friday. Asked whether Qualcomm would one day launch its own octa-core processor, Chandrasekher said, 'We don't do dumb things.'"
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And my virtual machines say, "Shut your pie hole, Chandrasekher."
Re:qualcomm is right (Score:5, Funny)
Re:The Onion said it best (Score:5, Funny)
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Re:Similar quote from Seymour Cray (Score:2, Funny)
Why would that bother me?
I would round them up and sell them. You are a pretty terrible troll. Not creative either.
So what is wrong with your life that you choose to spend it this way? Have you considered making a change for the better? Maybe doing something useful with your life? Or just ending it?
Re:qualcomm is right (Score:2, Funny)
Of course these applications are FPU based. Last I checked the latest ARM had the performance of a 1997 pentium pro in that area. They do not have lower power consumption for nothing. Phone users do not care about FPU so it is mute, but not in that usage case you have given.
I don't see what the FPU being unable to talk has to do with anything... And furthermore I disagree with your line of reasoning that we can conclude the FPU is mute from the (probably valid) premise that phone users don't care about it. Really though, all of this is a moot point if you just have trouble distinguishing between similar sounding words.
Re:The Onion said it best (Score:5, Funny)
Not from where I'm posting. In fact...
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Re:The Onion said it best (Score:5, Funny)
Your mom gave me a rash...
Re:The Onion said it best (Score:4, Funny)
Electric razors give me a rash. I can only shave every two days as it is.
Man, what's it say about me when I shave less often than a guy who goes by the handle "Beardo the Bearded?"
Re:The Onion said it best (Score:5, Funny)
You are allowed 5 free articles (or views) of The Onion website. After that they greet you with a paywall. One day, you are going to hit that limit. Your face is going to be annoyed once that happens.
That's perfect. The Onion only has 5 ideas that they keep recycling/repackaging.
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Re:The Onion said it best (Score:5, Funny)
Grow a set and use a straight razor like God intended. Nothing focuses your mind in the morning like the possibility of accidental suicide.
If you REALLY want to wake up, use one in the shower. You'll be VERY careful about dropping it.