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'''Joshua''' (formerly '''Gobi''') was a {{arch|32}} [[x86]] microarchitecture designed by [[Cyrix]] for the low-end PC market. Joshua succeeded {{\\|Cayenne}}.
 
'''Joshua''' (formerly '''Gobi''') was a {{arch|32}} [[x86]] microarchitecture designed by [[Cyrix]] for the low-end PC market. Joshua succeeded {{\\|Cayenne}}.
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== History ==
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Previously code-named ''Gobi'', the microarchitecture was an entirely [[Cyrix]] design when they were still part of [[National Semiconductor]]. The name was changed from Gobi to Joshua following the acquisition of Cyrix by [[VIA Technologies]] in August of [[1999]]. Joshua, the leader of the Israelite tribes after the death of Moses, is in line with VIA's Christian code names.

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Joshua µarch
General Info
Arch TypeCPU
DesignerCyrix
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Process0.180 µm
Core Configs1
Pipeline
Stages7
Instructions
ISAx86-32
Succession

Joshua (formerly Gobi) was a 32-bit x86 microarchitecture designed by Cyrix for the low-end PC market. Joshua succeeded Cayenne.

History

Previously code-named Gobi, the microarchitecture was an entirely Cyrix design when they were still part of National Semiconductor. The name was changed from Gobi to Joshua following the acquisition of Cyrix by VIA Technologies in August of 1999. Joshua, the leader of the Israelite tribes after the death of Moses, is in line with VIA's Christian code names.

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