[OT] 6GB throughput/Inflight instructions?

[Johnny]

can anyone explain the meaning of the G5 specs they keep talking about:

6GB/second throughput, and 120 in-flight instructions?

sounds cool, but what does it mean?

thanks!

Johnny

[wizlon]

Johnny, if you really want to know, read all these. Could take you several weeks though!

http://arstechnica.com/cpu/02q2/ppc970/ppc970-1.html

http://arstechnica.com/cpu/03q1/ppc970/ppc970-0.html

http://arstechnica.infopop.net/OpenTopic/page?a=tpc&s=50009562&f=8300945231&m=3470943335

http://arstechnica.infopop.net/OpenTopic/page?a=tpc&s=50009562&f=8300945231&m=9080959175

Lee.