| Pregunta: | What is the AMD-K6 -III processor?
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| Respuesta: | The AMD-K6 -III with 3DNow!™ technology is the ultimate sixth-generation processor for home PC enthusiasts and business power users. The AMD-K6-III processor combines 3DNow! technology with AMD's new TriLevel Cache design to deliver exceptional performance on leading business and consumer software applications. The AMD-K6-III boasts as much as one speed grade advantage in performance on mainstream business applications when compared to a similarly clocked Pentium III processor. The key to this enhanced performance is AMD's innovative TriLevel Cache design, which provides the largest total system cache for Windows compatible desktop PCs - more than four times the size of the other competing system designs. The AMD-K6-III processor is currently available at clock speeds of 400-MHz and 450-MHz. |
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| Pregunta: | What is AMD's new TriLevel Cache design? How does it improve performance?
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| Respuesta: | The new TriLevel Cache design of the AMD-K6 -III processor significantly boosts overall PC performance by providing the largest, fastest, and most flexible total system for Windows compatible desktop PCs. Complete details are covered in the TriLevel Cache White Paper. |
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| Pregunta: | How does the AMD-K6 -III processor differ from the AMD-K6-2?
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| Respuesta: | The AMD-K6 -III is the ultimate sixth-generation processor and is designed to compete against the Pentium III in the Performance PC segment. An AMD-K6-III processor-based system offers as much as one speed grade advantage in performance when compared to a similarly clocked and configured Pentium III system. The AMD-K6-2 continues to offer superior price/performance value against the Pentium II and Celeron processors for mainstream PCs. Both the AMD-K6-III and AMD-K6-2 processors offer AMD's 3DNow!™ technology. |
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| Pregunta: | What is AMD's 3DNow!™ technology?
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| Respuesta: | 3DNow!™ technology is the first innovation to the x86 processor architecture that significantly enhances floating-point intensive three-dimensional (3D) graphics and multimedia performance for today's mainstream Microsoft Windows compatible personal computers. Benefits of 3DNow! technology include leading-edge 3D performance, realistic and lifelike 3D imaging and graphics, big screen sound and video, and the ulimate Internet experience. 3DNow! technology and Intel's Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) in the Pentium III processor include similar technologies. However, 3DNow! technology first became available in the AMD-K6 -2 processor and is also included in the AMD-K6-III and AMD Athlon™ processors. 3DNow! technology has more than a nine-month time-to-market headstart and enjoys a worldwide installed base of more than 15 million AMD-K6-2 processor-based PCs. This installed base is planned to grow to exceed 30 million by the end of 1999. See complete details 3DNow!™ Technology . |
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| Pregunta: | Does the AMD-K6 -III processor with 3DNow!™ technology replace my 3D graphics accelerator card?
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| Respuesta: | No, the AMD-K6 -III processor works hand-in-hand with your high-end graphics accelerator to enable a complete PC that delivers leading-edge 3D performance. |
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| Pregunta: | How is 3DNow!™ technology different from MMX™ technology?
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| Respuesta: | MMX™ technology was developed primarily to improve integer-based multimedia performance, but it does not effectively address the needs of floating-point intensive 3D applications. The growing trend towards 3D applications requires even more powerful processors with specific enhancements to accelerate 3D performance. Go to 3DNow!™ Technology.
3DNow!™ technology moves beyond MMX technology to deliver the 3D performance needed for today's emerging 3D applications such as games, edutainment and business productivity titles. All members of the AMD-K6 family of processors include MMX technology. 3DNow! technology was first implemented in the AMD-K6 -2 processor and is supported in the AMD-K6-III processor.
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| Pregunta: | Is the AMD-K6 -III processor compatible with existing software?
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| Respuesta: | Yes, if it's from AMD, it's compatible. Extensive testing ensures that the AMD-K6 -III is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system, other leading operating systems, and more than 60,000 software applications. The AMD-K6-III processor has the support of Microsoft and the independent software community. |
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| Pregunta: | Is the AMD-K6 -III processor compatible with the popular Socket 7 platform?
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| Respuesta: | Yes. Socket 7 represents the vast majority of today's installed base of PCs and has been proven for reliability, upgradeability, and low cost. For even better system performance with the AMD-K6 -III processor, choose a Super7™ motherboard. Before selecting a motherboard you should first check with the manufacturer and review the recommended AMD motherboard support list. |
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| Pregunta: | What is the Super7™ platform?
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| Respuesta: | The Super7 initiative supercharges today's Socket 7 platform by adding support for AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) and an industry-standard, high-performance 100-MHz system bus. The addition of a 100-MHz interface speeds access to level 2 cache and main memory by up to 50 percent, leading to a 10% increase in overall system performance. Super7™ motherboards are the best choice for high-performance AMD-K6 -III processor-based PCs. |
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| Pregunta: | What motherboards support the AMD-K6 -III processor?
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| Respuesta: | Check the AMD recommended motherboard support list for motherboards AMD has tested with the AMD-K6 -III processor. While the AMD-K6-III is Socket 7 compatible, a Super7™ motherboard is the best choice for peak system performance in AMD-K6-III processor-based PCs. |
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| Pregunta: | Can I upgrade my AMD-K6 or AMD-K6-2 to an AMD-K6-III processor?
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| Respuesta: | Before attempting any upgrades, you should contact the manufacturer of your motherboard. You may need a new motherboard to upgrade your system effectively. A new motherboard will ensure your system has the correct voltage and BIOS support for the AMD-K6 -III processor. In addition, many new motherboards will support the new Super7™ platform initiative which provides important new features such as AGP and a 100-MHz system bus for peak performance. AMD tests motherboards on an ongoing basis. Please check out our Tips on Making a Smart Motherboard Choice. |
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| Pregunta: | How can I purchase an AMD-K6 -III processor-based system?
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| Respuesta: | AMD-K6 -III processor-based PCs are available from leading PC manufacturers, retailers, distributers, and resellers around the world. |
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| Pregunta: | What AMD-K6 -III processors are available now?
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| Respuesta: | AMD-K6 -III processor-based systems are available now at a clock speeds of 400-MHz and 450-MHz. AMD-K6-III processor-based PCs are available from leading PC manufactures, retailers, distributers, and resellers around the world. |
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| Pregunta: | Will AMD incorporate security features in AMD-K6 family products or other future products like those that Intel has announced?
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| Respuesta: | We certainly understand the motivation for improving security for Web-based transactions and E-commerce. However, we are concerned about the potential of compromising the privacy of the individual. We are evaluating the alternatives for addressing this issue. |
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