R6000 processor

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:application graphics rendering
gptkbp:architecture gptkb:MIPS_architecture
RISC
gptkbp:bus_connections up to 50 MHz
gptkbp:cache_size up to 1 MB
write-back cache
gptkbp:clock_speed up to 100 MHz
gptkbp:compatibility gptkb:IRIX
MIPS chipset
compatible with MIPS RISC architecture
gptkbp:data_bus_width 32-bit
gptkbp:design_purpose high performance and efficiency
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:MIPS_Computer_Systems
gptkbp:development late 1980s to early 1990s
MIPS design team
developed for advanced computing tasks
gptkbp:die_size approximately 250 mm²
gptkbp:end_of_life gptkb:1995
gptkbp:features gptkb:liquid
gptkbp:form_factor single-chip
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced RISC design principles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label R6000 processor
gptkbp:instruction_set gptkb:MIPS_I
high throughput
MIPS I architecture
gptkbp:involved_technology RISC technology
gptkbp:legacy influenced future MIPS processors
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Silicon_Graphics
gptkbp:market_launch gptkb:1991
workstation market
gptkbp:market_position high-performance segment
gptkbp:market_segment high-end computing
gptkbp:memory_type up to 4 GB RAM
gptkbp:notable_applications scientific computing
gptkbp:notable_features integrated FPU
high clock speed for its time
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:performance high performance for its time
SPECint benchmark
gptkbp:power_consumption approximately 15 W
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:R4000_processor
gptkbp:primary_use graphics and scientific applications
gptkbp:processor gptkb:MIPS_RISC_architecture
gptkbp:production_years mid-1990s
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1991
gptkbp:socket_type gptkb:PGA
gptkbp:successor gptkb:MIPS_R5000
R6000 A
gptkbp:thermal_design_power 15 W
gptkbp:transistor_count over 1 million
gptkbp:used_in workstations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MIPS_III
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6