"Overview
The Cortex-A8 high-performance processor is proven in end devices today. From high-end feature phones to netbooks, DTVs, printers and automotive-infotainment, the Cortex-A8 processor offers a proven high-performance solution with millions of units shipped annually.

The processor is particularly suited to high-performance applications.

•Frequency from 600MHz to 1GHz and above
•High-performance, Superscalar microarchitecture
•NEON™technology for multi-media and SIMD processing
•Binary compatibility with ARM926, ARM1136, and ARM1176 Processors"



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http://www.arm.com/products/processo.../cortex-a8.php