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+ | The AMD Athlon Processor was the first seventh-generation x86 processor and was the first desktop processor to reach speeds of one gigahertz. It was released in June of 1999. After the release of the AMD’s K6 line of processors, they proceeded to come pump out their next generation: the K7s. AMD designed them with more decoding capabilities, and then carry out optimal instructions </ref> https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/athlon-processor,121.html </ref> http://www.interfacebus.com/AMD-Athlon-64-X2-Dual-Core-Processor.jpg |
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Overview
The AMD Athlon Processor was the first seventh-generation x86 processor and was the first desktop processor to reach speeds of one gigahertz. It was released in June of 1999. After the release of the AMD’s K6 line of processors, they proceeded to come pump out their next generation: the K7s. AMD designed them with more decoding capabilities, and then carry out optimal instructions </ref> https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/athlon-processor,121.html </ref>