AMD K6 Microprocessor

AMD K6 Microprocessor – High-Performance Socket 7 CPU for Legacy Systems
Brand: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)
Model: AMD K6
Category: Legacy CPUs / Microprocessors
Type: Socket 7 Processor
Clock Speeds: 166MHz to 550MHz (varies by model)
Condition: Unused Stock

Product Overview
The AMD K6 is a classic 32-bit x86-compatible microprocessor, designed for high-performance computing in desktop PCs of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Built using advanced manufacturing processes of the era, the K6 processor line delivers an exceptional blend of processing power and energy efficiency for legacy computing platforms.
Compatible with Socket 7 motherboards, the AMD K6 was a direct competitor to Intel’s Pentium line, providing cost-effective and powerful performance for home, office, and embedded applications.

Key Features

Architecture: x86-compatible

Clock Speed Options: 166MHz, 200MHz, 233MHz, 300MHz, 400MHz, 450MHz, and
550MHz (model dependent)

Socket Compatibility: Socket 7 / Super Socket 7

L1 Cache: 64KB (32KB instruction, 32KB data)

L2 Cache Support: Motherboard dependent

Core Voltage: 2.2V – 3.3V (varies by model)

Bus Speed: 66MHz – 100MHz

Fabrication: 0.35µm – 0.25µm CMOS process

Instruction Sets: MMX® Technology

 

Typical Applications

Legacy desktop PCs and servers

Embedded industrial PCs

Retro computing builds and repairs

Educational and experimental systems

BIOS and software compatibility testing environments

 

Advantages

High Compatibility: Runs legacy operating systems like Windows 95/98, DOS, and
early Linux builds

Energy Efficient: Lower power draw than competitors of its time

Cost-Effective: Ideal for system restoration and retro projects

Reliable Design: Proven AMD manufacturing standards

 

📄 Technical Specifications

Processor Family: AMD K6

Core Count: Single-Core

Instruction Set: x86, MMX

Interface Type: PGA

Thermal Design Power (TDP): Typically 10W–20W

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