p4 compilers?

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http://www.aceshardware.com/Spades/read.php?article_id=40000189

is this saying that the compilers show a 220% increase in performance on the p4? I dont know what these tests mean, any info would help alot. thanks in advance.

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bump

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It means if a program uses compilers designed for the p4 they increase the performance.
Not many apps or games right now are written to take advantage of the p4 architecture.

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exactly what is the fpu for, and what type of apps is it important in? (ie. gaming?)

[Placid]

http://developer.intel.com/design/intarch/techinfo/pentium/fpu.htm