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Unpredictability in Future Microprocessors

prostoalex writes "A Business Week article says increase in chip speeds and number of transistors on a single microprocessor leads to varying degrees of unpredictability, which used to be a no-no word in the microprocessor world. However, according to scientists from Georgia Tech's Center for Research in Embedded Systems & Technology, unpredictability becomes a great asset leading to energy conservation and increased computation speeds."

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  1. example by lithium57 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Google is a great example of what you can achieve with probabilistic techniques. They have to deal with tons of information but still provide you with a quick answer.