AMD K6

K6
General information
Launched	April 2, 1997
Discontinued	May 28, 1998
Common manufacturer	AMD;
Performance
Max. CPU clock rate	166 MHz to 300 MHz
FSB speeds	66 MHz
Cache
L1 cache	64 KiB
Architecture and classification
Technology node	350 nm to 250 nm
Microarchitecture	x86
Instruction set	MMX
Physical specifications
Cores	1;
Socket	Socket 7;
Products, models, variants
Core names	Model 6; Little Foot;
History
Predecessor	K5
Successor	K6-2

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.