the bogomips algorithm changed between kernels. Now it uses the tsc register. Your
bogomips should typically be about 2*processor mhz.

On Sat, Feb 10, 2001 at 02:35:05AM +0530, Ashish Gupta wrote:
> Hi,
>       I want to use bogomips as the indicator of CPU capability for
> different architectures. I have found following values from /proc/cpuinfo
> for different CPUs.
> 
>       MHz             bogomips version
>       233 intel       233      2.2.9, 2.0.36
>       166 intel       331      2.2.9
>       450 AMD-K6      900      2.2.14
>       800 intel       1600     2.2.16
> 
> Why there is a exceptional behaviour of bogomips for 233 intel ?
> If there is some patch or changes then please indicate so that i can use
> it. 
> 
> Thanks in advance
> Ashish Gupta
> 
> 
> 
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