Our IPC (Instructions Per Clock) test was designed to evolve and improve over time. We ensure that the cores of all processors are set to a fixed speed of 3500 MHz. This standardization allows us to evaluate the efficiency of a processor's architecture when each core operates at the same speed, focusing on single-thread performance. Many experts consider this the ultimate test for determining the true speed of a processor's architecture on a per-core basis. However, we believe there's more to a processor's performance than just this measurement. Factors such as how well a processor handles different power states (P-states), its cache sizes, and memory response times also play crucial roles in defining per-core performance. Essentially, a higher IPC combined with a higher clock speed results in better overall performance.