> My guess for the performance per MHz increase in the PPro is their
> branch prediction algorithms; they were trying lots of them at that
> time, I think, and it could be that the higher-MHz generation got a
> better algorithm.
I'd think that you'd test it with one PPro at different speeds. Just
rejumper the motherboard and test again.
If you want the latest branch-prediction algorithms, update your
microcode.
Roger.
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