Yokemate of Keyboards
Posts: 4977 from 2009/1/28
From: Delaware, USA
runequester,
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What tangible benefits derive from ARM as opposed to x86, from the end users perspective?
I'm not sure about the "end user perspective", but I can give you a few benefits.
First, many ARM processors are true Socs. All X86 processors require some companion chipset.
Second, ARM generally draws a LOT less power. Enabling longer run times on battery operated devices as well as more economical/quieter operation on desktop devices.
Third, there are a lot more suppliers as ARM is available via license while X86 is limited to a small number of companies.
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