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| − | '''Duron''' was a family of {{arch|32}} [[x86]] microprocessors developed by [[AMD]] and introduced in early 2000. Duron, a low-budget derivative of {{amd|Athlon}} ({{amd|microarchitectures/k7|K7-based}}), was introduced as a way for AMD to aggressively compete against [[Intel]]'s {{intel|Celeron}} in the ultra-cheap PC segment. | + | '''Duron''' was a family of {{arch|32}} [[x86]] microprocessors developed by [[AMD]] and introduced in early 2000. Duron, a low-budget derivative of {{amd|Athlon}} ({{amd|microarchitectures/k7|K7-based}}), was introduced as a way for AMD to aggressively compete against [[Intel]]'s {{intel|Celeron}} in the ultra-cheap PC segment. Introduced in April of [[2000]], Duron processors offered the best price-performance ratio providing {{intel|Celeron}} with stiff competition. |
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| + | == Overview == | ||
| + | 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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| + | == Architecture == | ||
| + | {{main|amd/microarchitecture/k7|l1=K7 Microarchitecture}} | ||
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| + | == Die Shot == | ||
| + | {{empty section}} | ||
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| + | == Members == | ||
| + | {{empty section}} | ||
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| + | == See Also == | ||
| + | * {{amd|Athlon}} | ||
| + | * {{intel|Celeron}} | ||
| + | * {{cyrix|Cyrix III}} | ||
Revision as of 15:04, 21 August 2016
| AMD Duron | |
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| 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 , 130 nm1.8e-4 mm 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 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.
Architecture
- Main article: K7 Microarchitecture
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Die Shot
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Members
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See Also
| designer | AMD + |
| first announced | April 27, 2000 + |
| first launched | April 27, 2000 + |
| full page name | amd/duron + |
| instance of | microprocessor family + |
| instruction set architecture | IA-32 + |
| main designer | AMD + |
| manufacturer | AMD + |
| microarchitecture | K7 + |
| name | AMD Duron + |
| package | CPGA-453 + |
| process | 180 nm (0.18 μm, 1.8e-4 mm) + and 130 nm (0.13 μm, 1.3e-4 mm) + |
| socket | Socket A + |
| technology | CMOS + |
| word size | 32 bit (4 octets, 8 nibbles) + |