What is the AMD5K86 processor?
The AMD5K86 processor is the first in a broad range of high-performance options from AMD. The AMD5K86-P75 and AMD5K8-P90 processors offer the best value for 64-bit, 5-class performance and provide complete Microsoft Windows operating system and x86 software compatibility. A plug-in alternative for the Pentium, the AMD5K86 processor is an ideal choice for entry-level desktop PCs. The AMD5K86 processor’s fifth generation performance stems from AMD’s independently developed four-issue superscalar core architecture with six parallel execution units arranged in a five-stage pipeline. This architecture contains 16-Kbyte instructions and 8-Kbyte data cache, providing highly efficient instruction throughput. The result is a processor with the power to run 32-bit operating systems and applications, as well as the huge installed base of x86 software.