Cyrix Cx486DLC

Cyrix Cx486DLC
Cyrix Cx486DLC microprocessor
General information
Marketed byCyrix, Texas Instruments
Designed byCyrix
Common manufacturer
    • Texas Instruments
    • SGS-Thomson
Performance
Max. CPU clock rate25 MHz to 66 MHz
FSB speeds25 MHz to 40 MHz
Cache
L1 cache1 KB (Cx486)
8 KB (TI486SXL)
Architecture and classification
ApplicationDesktop
Instruction setx86-16, IA-32
Physical specifications
Cores
  • 1
History
SuccessorCyrix Cx486

The Cyrix Cx486DLC is an x86 desktop microprocessor developed by Cyrix. It was Cyrix's second CPU offering, released years after selling math coprocessors that competed with Intel's units and offered better performance at a comparable or lower price. It was released in June of 1992, with a price of $119 for computer manufacturers.[1][2]

  1. ^ Quinlan, Tom (8 June 1992). "Cyrix 486DX clone hits Intel hard on price". InfoWorld. Vol. 14, no. 23. InfoWorld Media Group, Inc. p. 17. ISSN 0199-6649. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Cyrix unveils desktop chip". Victoria Advocate. 6 June 1992. Retrieved 21 February 2022.