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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:microprocessor
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gptkbp:application
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General computing, gaming.
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gptkbp:architecture
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gptkb:x86
superscalar
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gptkbp:architecture_release
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gptkb:K6_family
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gptkbp:branch
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yes
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gptkbp:bus_connections
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66 MHz
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gptkbp:cache_size
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64 KB
32 bytes
L1 cache
up to 512 KB
Unified cache
write-back cache
64 KB L1 cache
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gptkbp:clock_speed
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up to 550 MHz
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gptkbp:compatibility
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high
Windows, Linux
Compatible with Socket 7 motherboards
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gptkbp:competes_with
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gptkb:Intel_Pentium
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Intel_Pentium_II
gptkb:Intel_Pentium_III
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gptkbp:data_bus_width
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32 bits
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gptkbp:death_date
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gptkb:2000
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:AMD
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gptkbp:die_size
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approximately 200 mm²
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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increased competition in CPU market
Increased competition in CPU market.
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gptkbp:end_of_life
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gptkb:2000
Technological advancements.
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gptkbp:enhances
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improved integer performance
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:3_DNow!_technology
MMX technology
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gptkbp:graphics
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depends on GPU
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gptkbp:has_a_focus_on
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Cost-effective performance.
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gptkbp:has_units
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integrated
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Helped AMD gain market share.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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AMD K6
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gptkbp:input_output
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2.0 V to 2.2 V
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gptkbp:instruction_set
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gptkb:x86-32
5 stages
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gptkbp:is_integrated_with
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common in OEM systems
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gptkbp:l2_cache_support
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:launch_date
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April 1997
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:Yes
yes
Paved the way for future AMD processors.
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gptkbp:legacy_support_features
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Supports older software.
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gptkbp:life_support_system
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limited
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:AMD
0.25 µm process
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gptkbp:manufacturing_process
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250 nm
0.25 µm
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gptkbp:market_position
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value segment
Budget-friendly option
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gptkbp:market_segment
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desktop
consumer
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gptkbp:market_share
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significant in late 1990s
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gptkbp:memory_type
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gptkb:SDRAM
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gptkbp:notable_achievements
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First AMD processor to compete effectively with Intel.
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gptkbp:notable_features
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3 DNow! and MMX
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gptkbp:notable_users
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home users
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gptkbp:number_of_cores
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:overclocking_support
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high
moderate
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gptkbp:performance
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competitive with Intel Pentium
better than K5
competitive with Intel Pentium II
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gptkbp:power_consumption
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low
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:AMD_K5
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gptkbp:price
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$199
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gptkbp:processor
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gptkb:K6_family
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gptkbp:provides_support_for
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gptkb:MMX
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gptkbp:ram
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yes
2 GB
limited by FSB
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gptkbp:rating
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PR 200 to PR 550
up to 550+ MHz
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gptkbp:release_notes
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Introduced in 1997 as a competitor to Intel's offerings.
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1997
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gptkbp:released_in
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gptkb:1997
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gptkbp:socket_type
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gptkb:Socket_5
gptkb:Socket_7
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:AMD_K6-2
gptkb:K6-III
enhanced multimedia instructions
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gptkbp:supports
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MMX technology
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gptkbp:system
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Various desktop PCs
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gptkbp:target_audience
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enthusiasts
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gptkbp:target_market
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budget consumers
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gptkbp:thermal_design_power
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20 W
up to 35 W
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gptkbp:thermal_limit
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85 ° C
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gptkbp:transistor_count
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over 9 million
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gptkbp:used_in
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personal computers
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gptkbp:user_base
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Home users, gamers.
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gptkbp:variant
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K6-2, K6-III
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:AMD_Athlon_series
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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