Silverlight won in every performance test against HTML5, except those in which David subjectively interpreted the results to be "a draw" --- even though the results were clearly Silverlight wins based upon the numerical test results.
Despite the final results table showing ALL wins for Silverlight (and a few so called draws), the author gives HTML5 and SL equal final marks (how funny). However, despite his obvious bias, he at least goes so far as to suggest they're both valid development options. Gee, thanks.
Note that when you actually run these tests, you get varied results from various browsers - not good at all for HTML5, as this breaks the benefit of being so-called "standard".
When pressed on these matters in the original blog (link below), David responded "I talk in a general manner. Of course for a business apps started today, I will choose Silverligt. EXCEPT if the target is Ipad for example. That's why I said no real winner. In a lot of cases, SL wins (And believe me I love SL). But not always. "
Original blog: http://betaforums.silverlight.net/t/230725.aspx/50/10?Windows+8+apps+going+html5+wtf+part+2
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