Today's equivalent would be a high-performance desktop processor like an Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 5.
Today's equivalent would be a high-performance desktop processor like an Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 5.
The value drop for that chip would change over time. Back then, Intel was really strong, which is the opposite now. It's similar to purchasing an older high-end processor from AMD and a few years later—something like a 2600X or 3600X. Personally, I think so.