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Subject: Re: New iPAQ with Samsung S3C 2440 processor at 400 MHz

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 19:02:43 07/14/04

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On July 14, 2004 at 18:33:33, Mark Uniacke wrote:

>On July 14, 2004 at 17:17:46, Mike Byrne wrote:
>
>>On July 14, 2004 at 16:06:41, Bouddha wrote:
>>
>>>On July 14, 2004 at 13:12:56, Mike Byrne wrote:
>>>
>>>>On July 14, 2004 at 05:36:25, Bigler David wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Hello all !
>>>>>
>>>>>What can we expect from this CPU in term of power for chess ?
>>>>>
>>>>>In the past for the iPAQ 1940 there was a Samsung S3C 2410 processor at 266 MHz
>>>>>but I dont know what was the performance with this device and PF2 ?
>>>>>
>>>>>Maybe we can do 400/266 = 1.5 so that means that the new Samsung will be around
>>>>>30 ELO point stronger than the "old" iPAQ 1940 ??
>>>>>
>>>>>regards
>>>>
>>>>IMO, PF2 (Shredder engine) is stronger than 2500 SSDF running at 400 Mhz on a
>>>>Dell Axim and is most likly in 2500 and 2600 range ( I favor the 2500 - 2550
>>>>range). Others may disagree.
>>>
>>>I think that your are a bit optimistic.
>>>PF2 on my X5 400 MHz is I think between 2450 and 2500 ELO.
>>>But what on a Samsung 400 MHz ??
>>>
>>>By the way, maybe that Palm Hiarcs 9.41 on a T3 400 MHz is stronger than PF2
>>>
>>>rgds
>>
>>I am pretty confident it is over 2500 - but I also agree it is debatable and
>>2450 to 2500 is not that far from 2500-2550.  I have heard others say Hiarcs has
>>done well against PF2.  One I don't believe PF2 is optimized for xscale like the
>>Genius program is.  Secondly, the games I have seen Hiarcs vs PF2 are Game/10
>>minutes -- I would like to see some longer games.  Most importantly, I would
>>like to see Hiarcs for the PPC ( can you hear me Mark?) ;>).
>>
>>BTW, I believe somebody (maybe Eric Hollingsworth or Mark Uniacke(sp?) believes
>>Hiarcs plays around 2580 on the fast 400 mhz T3 Palm - I believe that is
>>possible, but if true, than the 2450 to 2500 for PF2 is a little light IMO.
>
>There are 8 games that have been played at game in 30 by one customer between
>Palm Hiarcs and PF2 both on 400Mhz XScale hardware. The score was 5.5-2.5 in
>Palm Hiarcs' favour.
>
>I believe PF2 at 400Mhz is rated about 2520 SSDF Elo, maybe a touch more.
>
>Yes I hear you, everyone now wants a PPC version of Hiarcs! ;-)
>
>It will have to wait though until after Hiarcs 10 PC.
>
>Best wishes,
>   Mark
>
>http://www.hiarcs.com

Here's a thought - offer a special discount say 25%-30% for those who pre-order
(and pay) PPC Hiarcs with PC Hiarcs ...



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