SPEC – the Systems Performance Evaluation Co-operative – has released its latest batch of benchmarks for Unix workstations and servers, which include first results from AT&T’s new 80486-based server and Intel’s 80860 box. Also revealed are SPECthruput results from Stardent’s MIPS Computer Systems-based multi-processors and updated figures on new models from other manufacturers. Membership of the co-operative is now up to 22 with the recent additions of Compaq Computer Corp, NCR, Prime Computer and Siemens AG to its ranks. Third Quarter 1990 SPECmark results summary:
Machine SPECmark
MIPS RC6280, 60MHz Beta 42.6 Control Data 4680, 60MHz Beta 42.6 Stardent Computer 3010 29.4 Alacron AL860 Accelerator 24.3 Intel STAR860 20.6 Silicon Graphics 4D/320S 19.5 MIPS RC3260 18.3 Control Data 4360 18.3 MIPS RC3230 Server Magnum 3000 17.9 Control Data 4320 Colour 17.9 MIPS Magnum 3000 Workstation 16.7 MIPS RC3240 16.6 Control Data 4340 16.6 AT&T StarServer E 11.6 DEC VAXvector 600 Model 410 10.2 DEC VAX 4000 Model 300 7.9
