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[m.oreilly]

http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/a...ntel_and_i.html

"Are companies like IBM and Intel "cheating" in using multichip module (MCM) packages to create the latest advancements in multicore processors, or is insisting that those next-generation devices be manufactured using a single monolithic design such those by Advanced Micro Devices just gamesmanship?"

[chriso_86]

Interesting, I did notice that in the article it says that the IBM chip is the PowerPC 5, however the newest is the PowerPC 6. I might be mistaken but I believe the version 6 will be on one die. The version 6 is a real peice of work, they broke the 4 ghz barrier with it, and they said they will be able to break the 6 ghz barrier as well!!!

[Nvyseal]

I think they dont exactly cheat, but kind of sway in their direction a bit. Sort of like the Mazda RX7 claiming more Horsepower than they actually had.

[bluerip]

are we parsing the definition of "is" allover again?

[David_Heavey]

Yes they're cheating