Freescale P5 Raises QorIQ's I.Q. New Networking Chips Will Exceed 2.0GHz, Debut 64-Bit CPU

摘要

Freescale Semiconductor is making the leap to 2.2GHz and 64 bits. Although Intel and most MlPS-based competitors are already shipping 64-bit network processors, Freescale has stuck with the 32-bit Power Architecture CPUs that have been the cornerstone of its Power-Quicc line since the 1990s. Although Freescale will continue making 32-bit processors for years to come, its new P5-series chips in the QorlQ family will introduce a 64-bit Power Architecture core, which is capable of multi-gigahertz clock speeds.