Leaked specifications list for the Project Cafe

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HappySqurriel said:

zarx said:

The gekko was actually a cutting edge CPU at the time it was just underclocked to keep the console small.

The Gekko was based on the Power3 processor core which was first introduced in 1997, and while the Power3 continued to be updated and the Gekko was highly modified it was far from cutting edge when the Gamecube was released. The Gamecube was a technical marvel because it was so well balanced and efficient, not because it's technology was new or impressive.

Actually it was PowerPC 750CXe based but you are correct otherwise.   The POWER and PowerPC lines get confused a lot.