Moore’s Law Calculator
The Moore’s Law Calculator is designed to help estimate the growth in transistor count over time, based on Moore’s Law, which states that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles approximately every two years.
This tool is helpful for those in electronics, computing, and technology sectors to predict advancements in processing power.
Moore’s Law Calculator
Fill in all fields to calculate the advanced number of transistors
Basic Calculator
In basic mode, you can calculate either:
- Initial Number of Transistors: Enter the current transistor count and the number of years passed to estimate the starting count.
- Number of Years: Determine how many years have passed since the initial transistor count doubled, given the current count.
- Number of Transistors: Estimate the current number of transistors based on the initial count and elapsed years.
Simply fill in two of these values to calculate the missing one.
Advanced Calculator
The advanced mode includes a Tech Improvement Factor (%) to account for technological improvements beyond the standard growth predicted by Moore’s Law. This allows for a more nuanced estimation of transistor count over time.
For advanced mode:
- Enter the Initial Number of Transistors and Number of Years.
- Specify the Tech Improvement Factor as a percentage for an enhanced calculation of transistor growth.
How to Use
- Select Basic or Advanced calculator mode.
- In basic mode, enter values in two fields to solve for the missing one.
- In advanced mode, enter all required values, including the tech improvement percentage, to get the enhanced transistor count.
- Click Calculate to see the result or Reset to clear all fields.
How To Calculate
Example 1
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial Transistor Count | 100,000 |
| Number of Years | 10 years |
| Current Transistors | 1,024,000 |
Example 2
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial Transistor Count | 200,000 |
| Years Since Initial | 8 years |
| Tech Improvement Factor | 20% |
| Advanced Transistor Count | 921,600 |
The Moore’s Law Calculator provides accurate insights into how transistor counts evolve, essential for projecting future computing power.