3DNow! - Wikipedia
WEB3DNow! is a deprecated extension to the x86 instruction set developed by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). It adds single instruction multiple data (SIMD) instructions to the base x86 instruction set, enabling it to perform vector processing of floating-point vector operations using vector registers.
AMD K6-III - Wikipedia
WEB3DNow! is an extension to the x86 instruction set developed by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). It added single instruction multiple data (SIMD) instructions to the base x86 instruction set, enabling it to perform vector processing, which improves the performance of many graphic-intensive applications.
AMD K6-2 - Wikipedia
WEBThe K6-2 is an x86 microprocessor introduced by AMD on May 28, 1998, [2] and available in speeds ranging from 266 to 550 MHz. An enhancement of the original K6, the K6-2 introduced AMD's 3DNow! SIMD instruction set and an upgraded system-bus interface called Super Socket 7, which was backward compatible with older Socket 7 motherboards.
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3DNow! TM - AMD
WEBExamples of the type of improvements that 3DNow! technology enables are faster frame rates on high-resolution scenes, much better physical modeling of real-world environments, sharper and more detailed 3D imaging, smoother …
AMD 3DNow - Pctechguide.com
WEBLearn more about AMD 3DNow Technology and how enhanced 3DNow Works on your computer. Complete with images to help guide you.
AMD 3DNow! technology: architecture and implementations
WEBThe AMD-K6-2 microprocessor is the first implementation of AMD 3DNow!, a technology innovation for the x86 architecture that drives today's personal computers.
Defining "Now" - AMD K6-2 - AnandTech
WEBMay 27, 1998 · In the event that a game is written to specifically use the 3DNow! instruction set it will experience a definite improvement on a K6-2 system in comparison to a standard K6 system, an improvement...
AMD's New K6-2 Processor - Tom's Hardware
WEBMay 28, 1998 · AMD saw this development taking place already a year ago, when they decided to improve the K6 CPU by specifically increasing the 3D performance. Whilst Pentium II CPUs are taking their great...
Linux Finally Retires 23-Year-Old AMD 3DNow! Instructions
WEBDec 14, 2021 · Linux says goodbye to AMD's 3DNow! instruction set after 23 years: Version 5.17 of the kernel phases out AMD's home-brewed instruction set entirely.
3D Performance - AMD's New K6-2 Processor - Tom's Hardware
WEBMay 28, 1998 · All in all 3D Winbench 98 shows what is possible. A K6-2 300 could be faster than a Pentium II 400 once 3D software takes full advantage of 3DNow!. All of this perhaps even scaing Intel.
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