HP is to Mhz what vehicle performance is to server performance.
Intel's hardware still provides the the same MHz. So the analogy would be more like due to safety concerns, a software update to the car increases the braking used by traction control.
That feels charitable to Intel, but unless they knew about the exploit, they used the tools in their arsenal to maximize performance. Now they are reducing it for safety.
Maybe it's more like how auto manufacturers are now having to increase wind resistance by designing pedestrian friendly hoods. Obviously that's not "after purchase" but I can't think of a better analogy!
Intel's hardware still provides the the same MHz. So the analogy would be more like due to safety concerns, a software update to the car increases the braking used by traction control.
That feels charitable to Intel, but unless they knew about the exploit, they used the tools in their arsenal to maximize performance. Now they are reducing it for safety.
Maybe it's more like how auto manufacturers are now having to increase wind resistance by designing pedestrian friendly hoods. Obviously that's not "after purchase" but I can't think of a better analogy!