Mobile Computing Power Benchmark

[tsamb.]

Hi all,

 

I'm wondering what a good benchmark of computing power is roughly equivalent on both desktop systems and mobile systems. When I say mobile systems, I actually mean smart phones rather than laptops/netbooks.

 

Can anyone think of a benchmark, statistic or specification which would translate equally to both devices? I realise there are other bottlenecks like RAM, software etc, but is there any good standard for CPU power which would work across both platforms? MIPS tells somewhat of a story, but I doubt this is the best standard.

 

On that note, what desktop computer system/desktop CPU from the past would be closest to today's iPhone 3GS or the new Nexus One?

[Zertz]

No idea about benchmarking smartphones, but I think Snapdragon is about as fast as Atom clock-for-clock, but with lower power consumption and better graphics.