PERFORMANCE
NIST Study (128-bit blocks, 128-bit cipher key)
- Pentium Pro
- 5th in encryption, 4th in decryption, 7th in key setup
- 64-bit RISC
- 2nd fastest encryption (other rankings not provided)
- Java (on Pentium Pro)
- Fastest encryption and decryption rate
8-bit Embedded Processors (Smart Cards)
- Designed with smart cards in mind
- Uses little RAM
- Encryption algorithm can fit in 1K of ROM