The machine is about 7,000 times faster because it is around 9,000 times bigger, though each processor is slower than you 1.x GHz processor. So the FPS figure isn't achieveable, but get 8,000 of your closest freinds together and you have a network with really low pings to play with.
You can buy one the Lawrence Livermore machine from IBM. I'm sure they would appreciate the business.
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The machine is about 7,000 times faster because it is around 9,000 times bigger, though each processor is slower than you 1.x GHz processor. So the FPS figure isn't achieveable, but get 8,000 of your closest freinds together and you have a network with really low pings to play with.
You can buy one the Lawrence Livermore machine from IBM. I'm sure they would appreciate the business.