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Transmeta Unveils 256-bit Microprocessor Plans

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the that's-a-lot-of-bits dept.

nam37 writes "PCWorld has an article about how Transmeta has outlined its initial plans for a new 256-bit microprocessor dubed the TM8000. They claim it will offer significant advantages over their current TM5x00 line of chips. The processor will be a switch to a 256-bit VLIW (very long instruction word), allowing twice as many instructions in one clock cycle and greater energy efficiency." The article also touches on the popularity Transmeta enjoys in Japan, noting that 92% (CD: corrected from 55%) of the company's revenue comes from there.

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  1. This begs the question: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Is 256 bits really enough for everyone?

  2. the first 256-bit OS.. by bo0push3r · · Score: 2, Funny

    windows 256.. due out in 2256.

  3. Re:How will this chip be energy efficient? by edrugtrader · · Score: 2, Funny

    its actually very simple... you just say you are going to make it, then don't.

    then enjoy all the publicity and sell more of your simple 8 bit processors.

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  4. Re:How will this chip be energy efficient? by squidinkcalligraphy · · Score: 2, Funny

    AFAIK, the itanium processor is essentially a RISC architecture.

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  5. Re: 32-bits, 64-bits, 256-bits .... what's the lim by Black+Parrot · · Score: 5, Funny


    > First there was that 4-bit microprocessor, then it went to 8-bit, then 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit. ...will we see microprocessors with giga-bit (or even exa-bit) path ?

    No one should ever need more than 640 bits.

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  6. Re:Chandler: CEO by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    "Could our processors BE more advanced?" ...