[rescue] pursuing a VAX

[Eric Dittman]

> >>    It can take up to six processors, but it currently has one (the "1"
> >> in the model number indicates this).  32 VUPS/proc.
> >
> > A 6610 is 32 VUPS, but each additional CPU doesn't give you
> > the full 32 VUPS additional.  The official list is:
> >
> > Model	VUPS
> > 6610     32
> > 6620     58
> > 6630     84
> > 6640    106
> > 6650    128
> > 6660    150
> >
> > This is to be expected in most multiprocessor systems.
> 
>    Of course...I don't think anyone expects linear scaling there. ;)

At least, they shouldn't.  I've heard Wintel-worshippers say
things like, "I've got a dual 1GHz Pentium III system, so it's
twice as fast as a 1GHZ Pentium III!" which isn't close to the
truth.  You can't correct them, either.
-- 
Eric Dittman
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