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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:microprocessor
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gptkbp:architecture
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gptkb:x86
gptkb:K6_microarchitecture
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gptkbp:bus_connections
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66 MHz
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gptkbp:cache_size
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512 KB L2 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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compatible with Socket 7 motherboards
compatible with Windows 95 and later
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Intel_Pentium_series
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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requires cooling solutions
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gptkbp:death_date
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gptkb:2000
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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
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gptkbp:end_of_life
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gptkb:2000
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gptkbp:fuel_economy
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good for its time
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gptkbp:graphics
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integrated graphics not available
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gptkbp:heat_sink_requirement
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recommended
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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AMD K6 processors
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gptkbp:instruction_set
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gptkb:x86-32
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gptkbp:launch_date
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April 1997
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gptkbp:launch_event
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gptkb:Comdex_1997
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gptkbp:launch_price
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$199
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gptkbp:legacy
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supports older software
supports DOS applications
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:AMD
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gptkbp:manufacturing_process
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250 nm
CMOS technology
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gptkbp:market_launch
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gptkb:1997
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gptkbp:market_position
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mid-range CPU
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gptkbp:market_segment
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desktop
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gptkbp:memory_type
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gptkb:SDRAM
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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gptkb:3_DNow!_technology
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gptkbp:notable_users
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various PC manufacturers
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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
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gptkbp:performance
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low latency
competitive with Pentium II
competitive with Intel Pentium II at similar clock speeds
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gptkbp:power_consumption
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up to 25 W
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:AMD_K5
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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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MMX support
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gptkbp:ram
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2 GB
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gptkbp:rating
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varied by model
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1997
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gptkbp:socket_type
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gptkb:Socket_7
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:AMD_K6-2
K6-3
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gptkbp:target_market
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home and office users
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gptkbp:thermal_design_power
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up to 25 W
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gptkbp:transistor_count
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approximately 7 million
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gptkbp:user_base
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enthusiasts and budget users
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gptkbp:variant
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K6-2, K6-3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Socket_7
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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