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In April of [[1998]] Intel introduced their {{intel|Celeron}} family of processors - a family specifically designed to target the ultra-cheaper computer segment. Duron (still nameless at the time) was marked on [[AMD]]'s roadmap during the Microprocessor Forum in [[1998]]. Almost a year after the introduction of {{amd|Athlon}}, AMD introduced the Duron family. With Celeron, Intel opted to using a single socket ([[Socket 370]]) for both the {{intel|Pentium III}} and {{intel|Celeron}} families. This allowed simplification for OEMs and opens the door for the end user to future upgrades. AMD moved in the same direction, using [[Socket A]] for {{amd|Athlon}} and the new Duron family.
 
In April of [[1998]] Intel introduced their {{intel|Celeron}} family of processors - a family specifically designed to target the ultra-cheaper computer segment. Duron (still nameless at the time) was marked on [[AMD]]'s roadmap during the Microprocessor Forum in [[1998]]. Almost a year after the introduction of {{amd|Athlon}}, AMD introduced the Duron family. With Celeron, Intel opted to using a single socket ([[Socket 370]]) for both the {{intel|Pentium III}} and {{intel|Celeron}} families. This allowed simplification for OEMs and opens the door for the end user to future upgrades. AMD moved in the same direction, using [[Socket A]] for {{amd|Athlon}} and the new Duron family.
  
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Unlike original Celeron processors models which were artificially slowed down by Intel (e.g. slower bus speed), Duron processors shared the same specs as Athlon - including the same bus speed of 200 MHz. Additionally, Intel used the same production for both Celeron and Pentium III, disabling various features as needed during the manufacturing process. Unlike Intel, AMD gave Duron a design of its own, the reduced cache for example directly resulted in smaller die size and thus cheaper manufacturing. These differences played fairly well in AMD's advantage - Duron models were cheaper and had superior performance over their Celeron counterparts.
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Unlike original Celeron processor models which were artificially slowed down by Intel (e.g. slower bus speed), Duron processors shared the same specs as Athlon - including a higher speed of 100 MHz bus DDR (200 MT/s). Additionally, Intel used the same production for both Celeron and Pentium III, disabling various features as needed during the manufacturing process. Unlike Intel, AMD gave Duron a design of its own, the reduced cache for example directly resulted in smaller die size and thus cheaper manufacturing. These differences played fairly well in AMD's advantage - Duron models were cheaper and had superior performance over their Celeron counterparts.
  
 
== Architecture ==
 
== Architecture ==

Revision as of 14:11, 21 August 2016

AMD Duron
AMD Duron.svg
Duron Logo
Developer AMD
Manufacturer AMD
Type Microprocessors
Introduction April 27, 2000 (announced)
April 27, 2000 (launch)
Production 2000-2005
Architecture K7-derived processor for budget computers
ISA IA-32
µarch K7
Word size 32 bit
4 octets
8 nibbles
Process 180 nm
0.18 μm
1.8e-4 mm
, 130 nm
0.13 μm
1.3e-4 mm
Technology CMOS
Clock 600 MHz-1,800 MHz
Package CPGA-453
Socket Socket A
Succession
← →
K6-III Sempron

Duron was a family of 32-bit x86 microprocessors developed by AMD and introduced in early 2000. Duron, a low-budget derivative of Athlon (K7-based), was introduced as a way for AMD to aggressively compete against Intel's Celeron in the ultra-cheap PC segment. Introduced in April of 2000, Duron processors offered the best price-performance ratio providing Celeron with stiff competition.

Overview

In April of 1998 Intel introduced their Celeron family of processors - a family specifically designed to target the ultra-cheaper computer segment. Duron (still nameless at the time) was marked on AMD's roadmap during the Microprocessor Forum in 1998. Almost a year after the introduction of Athlon, AMD introduced the Duron family. With Celeron, Intel opted to using a single socket (Socket 370) for both the Pentium III and Celeron families. This allowed simplification for OEMs and opens the door for the end user to future upgrades. AMD moved in the same direction, using Socket A for Athlon and the new Duron family.

Unlike original Celeron processor models which were artificially slowed down by Intel (e.g. slower bus speed), Duron processors shared the same specs as Athlon - including a higher speed of 100 MHz bus DDR (200 MT/s). Additionally, Intel used the same production for both Celeron and Pentium III, disabling various features as needed during the manufacturing process. Unlike Intel, AMD gave Duron a design of its own, the reduced cache for example directly resulted in smaller die size and thus cheaper manufacturing. These differences played fairly well in AMD's advantage - Duron models were cheaper and had superior performance over their Celeron counterparts.

Architecture

Main article: K7 Microarchitecture
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