China Develops Intel Compatible Chip: The Godson-3
September 4th, 2008 1:09 PM | by Albert S. | 1 Comment
By: Albert S
The Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Computing Technology (ICT) developed the Godson-3, a x86 “simulating” chip that is scalable (4 core version in 2009) and largely compatible with Intel-based applications.
The interesting thing is that royalty fees are not required since the chip is simulating and not copying Intel technology. A huge army of ultra-low cost chips developed by a country with tremendous resources? I’m sure the folks at Intel are taking serious note.
Read more about it at Technology Review.
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Hmm,. I think that intel may not be able to prove their 80,000 employes,.. bad news