v019p9yh@ubvms.cc.buffalo.edu (02/21/90)
I didn't believe IIT 2C87 can run 100% faster than 80287, until I bought one.
It is faster. Why? It is claimed that it execute instructions is less clock
cycles.100% faster? I think it's roughly correct. PC Mags Benchmark program
says it's around 2.5 times faster than 80287, benchmark in PC-MATLAB (a
program that does a lot of floating point calculations) says it's around
2 times faster. I think it's outstanding! Get one if you need a co-processor.
BTW, it's only cost $30-$40 more than 80287, I highly recommend this chip.
Frank
disclaimer: of course I am NOT associated with IIT in any respect, except
I bought one of their chip.