> Another thing is that the numbers above were related to plain CPU power only, > and were not adjusted to take into account different i/o buses/structures/ > throughputs. I.e. they cannot be used for direct system performance > comparison - a system with faster central buses/io-buses/more channels/better > design gives better system performance even if CPU torque number was lower > or same... Which begs the question . . . where are the TPC benchmarks for MPE systems? I recall a scant few early on in the MPE/XL program, but they have not been actively published and/or promoted. I'd prefer to use TPC ratings rather than HPs "relative to" estimates. ======================================================================= Guy Smith Voice: 804-527-4000 ext 6664 Circuit City Stores, Inc. FAX: 804-527-4116 9950 Mayland Drive E-Mail: attmail.com!bronco!guys Richmond, VA 23233-1464 Private E-Mail: [log in to unmask] The thoughts expressed herein are mine and do not reflect those of my employer, or anyone with common sense.