AMD Duron
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.