AMD · K6-2 · 1998 · Super Socket 7
The AMD K6-2 300 is a desktop processor with 1 core, released in 1998 at an MSRP of $185. It is part of the K6-2 lineup, using the K6-2 platform, and fits the Super Socket 7 socket. Internally, it is built on the "K6-2" architecture. It operates at a fixed 0.3 GHz. AMD manufactures the "K6-2" silicon on a 250nm process node. This processor supports SDRAM memory. With a TDP of 13W, the K6-2 300 is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 64KB of L1 and no dedicated of L2 cache. There is no L3 cache on this processor.
K6-2 on Super Socket 7. External L2 on motherboard (typically 512KB). Ran at 100 MHz FSB requiring a Super Socket 7 board for full speed.
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | K6-2 |
| Series | K6-2 |
| Architecture | K6-2 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 1998 |
| Cores | 1 |
| Threads | 1 |
| Base clock | 0.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 0.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64KB |
| TDP | 13W |
| Socket | Super Socket 7 |
| Process | 250nm |
| Memory type | SDRAM |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Chipsets | VIA Apollo MVP3, VIA Apollo MVP4, SiS 5591, ALi Aladdin V |
| Launch MSRP | $185 |