What are the advantages and disadvantages of Cyrix over Intel processors?
A. The purpose of this page is to disseminate Cyrix 6×86 information in an unbiased fashion. To foster this approach, I have listed what I believe to be the advantages and disadvantages of the 6×86 over the Pentium processor. Advantages of a 6×86 over a Pentium: • Price – half the price of a comparable Pentium • Performance – faster than its Intel counterpart • Serious competition for Intel – priceless • Pin compatible with the next generation of Cyrix processors (6x86MX) – you can use your existing motherboard Disadvantages of a 6×86 over a Pentium: • Poor floating point unit compared to Pentium – don’t use it to play Quake because Quake is optimized for the Pentium • Increased heat as a result of demanding current and power requirements – many motherboards can’t handle the load • Windows NT 4.0 performance bug on older CPU revisions – you must go through the hassle of getting a replacement chip • Some software compatibility problems – a limited number of games • No multi-processor mo
