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Honored ContributorIs it really fast enough?
Hi, I'm new with NiosII. Is the NiosII performance comparable with the other 32-bit MCU? I see when you build a project the IDE creates a bulk of software, sort of interface with the hardw...
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Honored ContributorYou can't, directly, compare a discrete processor solution versus a softcore processor in FPGA (like Nios II).
Yes, Nios II is not likely to beat a desktop processor, cycle for cycle, but it's possible for a Nios II based system to outperform a desktop system....for certain applications. This can happen with RTL-based hardware acceleration (C2H, etc.) or DSP-based acceleration, both of which are possible in Nios II (in FPGA) systems. Your job will be to determine if a Nios II system can compete with whatever discrete processor system you have in mind. Best Regards, - slacker
