AMD K6

K6
General information
LaunchedApril 2, 1997
DiscontinuedMay 28, 1998
Common manufacturer
Performance
Max. CPU clock rate166 MHz to 300 MHz
FSB speeds66 MHz
Architecture and classification
Technology node350 nm to 250 nm
Microarchitecturex86
Instruction setMMX
Physical specifications
Cores
  • 1
Socket
Products, models, variants
Core names
  • Model 6
  • Little Foot
History
PredecessorK5
SuccessorK6-2

The K6 microprocessor was launched by AMD in 1997. The main advantage of this particular microprocessor is that it was designed to fit into existing desktop designs for Pentium-branded CPUs. It was marketed as a product that could perform as well as its Intel Pentium II equivalent but at a significantly lower price. The K6 had a considerable impact on the PC market and presented Intel with serious competition.