> An 8MHz AVR is faster than a 20MHz PIC, as the PIC has a /4
> clock system, so is effectively running at 5MHz. I'd be interested
> to know if there are any bench mark routine comparisons around
> of AVR vs PIC for task completion in "real world" applications

I would guess that the AVR would lead in arithmetic and RAM->RAM
activities, while the PICs would lead in I/O intesive operations. So you
should take great care defining a "real world" application, and even
more care interpreting the results.

BTW for true speed nothing beats an SX at 75 MHz (no /4) - OK, an SX at
100 MHz but those are no longer sold.

Wouter van Ooijen

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