Performance
To measure success in computer architecture, it is necessary to compare alternative designs. A better computer has better performance, but what is performance?
Plane Passengers Range Speed Speed*Passengers
B 777 375 4630 610 228,750
B 747 470 4150 610 286,700
Concorde 132 4000 1350 178,200
DC-8-50 146 8720 544 79,424