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| Processor Features | Performance Benefits | AMD-K6®-III with 3DNow!™ technology | Pentium®III |
| Process Technology (micron) | 0.25 | 0.25 | |
| Die size (mm2) | Smaller die size=lower cost | 118 | 140 |
| Clock speed (MHz) | Faster clock speed generally means faster processing and apps launching | 400 450 |
450 500 |
| Total System cache (max) | Larger cache typically improves overall performance | 2368 KB | 544 KB |
| *Internal cache | Built-in feature that helps the CPU access data and instructions even faster | 320 KB | 32 KB |
| L2 cache support | Augments L1 cache, making data and instruction access even faster | 256 KB (full speed) | 512 KB (half speed) |
| L3 cache support | Provides additional system cache improving overall performance | Yes (up to 2 MB) |
No |
| Processor bus (max bus speed) | Moves data between CPU and main memory | 100MHz | 100MHz |
| MMX™ Technology | Improves quality and performance of integer-based multimedia applications | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Floating Point Multimedia Technology | Enables superior visual and multmedia experience | Yes 3DNow! technology |
Yes Streaming SIMD Extensions |
| Accelerated Graphics Port Support | Speeds up 3D graphics | Yes | Yes |
| X86 compatibility | Standard industry architecture, essential for running standard PC applications | Yes | Yes |
*AMD-K6-III internal cache includes 64 KB L1 cache and 256 KB full-speed on-chip L2 cache
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