AMD � K6™ MMX™ Enhanced Processor
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Technology Description:
The
AMD-K6™
is the latest generation of AMD�s successful processor product line.
The AMD-K6™
processor features a superscalar architecture, MMX technology, 64KB
primary L1 cache, high performance floating point and 3D graphics acceleration.
MMX Enhancements:
The AMD-K6™ processor uses the latest MMX™ media enhancement technology to provide vibrant graphics, crystal-clear audio, and smooth video � in short, the ultimate multimedia experience. This built-in MMX enhancement capability coupled with the AMD-K6™ processor's overall superior performance lets you use your Presario PC to experience high-impact multimedia.
Advanced Design:
The AMD-K6™ processor is the most advanced Windows compatible processor available. The key to the AMD-K6™ processor�s leading-edge performance is its advanced, six-issue RISC86 superscalar microarchitecture, the industry�s most sophisticated x86 processor design. The RISC86 microarchitecture�s decoupled decode/execution superscalar design provides enhanced sixth-generation performance and full x86 binary software compatibility. A key performance-enhancing feature is the extra-large, 64-Kbyte on-chip L1 cache - twice the size of the L1 cache used in the Pentium with MMX™ technology. State-of-the-art design techniques include multiple x86 instruction decode, single-clock internal RISC operations, out-of-order execution, data forwarding, speculative execution, and register renaming.
Windows Compatibility:
The AMD-K6 processor is fully compatible with Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT, and 3.x operating systems, as well as other leading operating systems including MS-DOS , Novell , Netware , OS/2 Warp and Unix. It is also compatible with the installed base of more than 60,000 software applications, including the latest MMX enhanced software.
User Benefits:
Faster multimedia, smoother video playback and MMX means applications will run better and faster.
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