Just saw this @ overclockers.com.
It probably shouldn't be called SSE3, because unlike SSE and SSE2, these new instructions are supposed to enable and improve hyperthreading rather than floating-point operations.
Hyperthreading can help a lot in the right situation; it can also hurt. These instructions are meant to optimize the helping and minimize the hurting.
It will of course take forever for these new instructions to be adapted, but if you heavily use applications that are naturals for hyperthreading (database servers being one of them), this is something to keep a sharp eye on next year.
For more info about SSE3 Coming Soon warp 2 Overclockers.com.
It probably shouldn't be called SSE3, because unlike SSE and SSE2, these new instructions are supposed to enable and improve hyperthreading rather than floating-point operations.
Hyperthreading can help a lot in the right situation; it can also hurt. These instructions are meant to optimize the helping and minimize the hurting.
It will of course take forever for these new instructions to be adapted, but if you heavily use applications that are naturals for hyperthreading (database servers being one of them), this is something to keep a sharp eye on next year.
For more info about SSE3 Coming Soon warp 2 Overclockers.com.
