Quote Originally Posted by STaRGaZeR View Post
1)The bold part is likely lower, and that's exactly what savantu, terrace and others are discussing here. IPC per integer "cluster". We don't know for sure, since JF just says "IPC will be higher". At what of the previous levels? After all the BS, bans, etc. he still hasn't answered this question.

2)...Of course, because of the higher frequency, not because IPC is higher.

3)JF just has to answer the question and this debate is going to end fast: IPC per integer cluster has been increased or not? No BS, just yes or no.
1) As per what percentage improvement could be seen... JF has already said that with 33% cores 50% performance gain at server workloads could be seen. This is the only information JF is willing to share and unless you hold Intel stock or work for them, i see no reason why'd you press so much for that information... which he already explained that he couldn't share owing to product being some time away from launch (i assume about a good 2 quarters or so...). Personally speaking AMD wouldn't want Intel to have information on an upcoming product, as it will give Intel an edge and possibly a chance to outmaneuver them. It works the same the when it comes to the opposite... The only time Intel leaked information (remember C2D) on an upcoming architecture was when AMD was kicking them around left right and center and in all segments of market... Now if Intel finds out stuff, they could possibly evolve a new pricing strategy (given their scale and market share its easier now) or something else, to counter a competitive product. Competitive BD is...

2) IPC is higher...

3) IPC compared to previous architectures of AMD is higher... he said as much... and many a times over...