Am386
An AMD 80386DX-40 in a 132-pin PQFP, soldered onboard | |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 1991 |
| Marketed by | AMD |
| Designed by | AMD |
| Common manufacturer |
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| Product code | 23936 |
| Performance | |
| Max. CPU clock rate | 20 MHz to 40 MHz |
| FSB speeds | 20 MHz to 40 MHz |
| Cache | |
| L1 cache | Motherboard dependent |
| L2 cache | none |
| Architecture and classification | |
| Application | Desktop, Embedded (DE/SE-Models) |
| Technology node | 1.5 μm to 0.8 μm |
| Microarchitecture | 80386 |
| Instruction set | x86 (IA-32) |
| Physical specifications | |
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| History | |
| Predecessor | Am286 |
| Successor | Am486 |
The Am386 CPU is a 100%-compatible clone of the Intel 80386 design released by AMD in March 1991. It sold millions of units, positioning AMD as a legitimate competitor to Intel, rather than being merely a second source for x86 CPUs (then termed 8086-family).