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From: sean@ukma.uky.csnet (Sean Casey)
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Subject: Re: Query: Symmetric 375 computer
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Date: Mon, 15-Sep-86 02:27:40 EDT
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Posted: Mon Sep 15 02:27:40 1986
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In article <174@grpthry.UUCP> ylh@grpthry.UUCP ( ylh ) writes:
>We ran a battery of benchmark programmes and found that it
>performs at the level of a microPDP11/73.  Seems a little
>poor for a 32016-based machine.

I'm evaluating one of the things for the company I work for.  So
far, all I've done is talk to a lady at Symmetric over the phone and
request more info.

The lady I talked to at the company said that it benchmarked anywhere from
10% to 30% faster than a Vax 750 with an FPA (both int and floating pt).
I'm not familiar with the speed of the 11/73.  Does her claim stand up
in the light of your benchmarks?

Sean
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