title: Is there a CPU that runs Java in microcode?
body: <p>Java is a beautifully crafted OO language but the first thing I noticed is how slow it is (compared to C++). This is probably because it has to go through another layer of translation (the VM) instead of running directly in the CPU's native microcode.</p>
  
  <p>My question: Do you know of any attempts to create Java-specific CPU's that run Java natively without requiring the software-implemented VM?</p>