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February 22, 1999 – AMD released K6-III

1999 - AMD releases the AMD K6-III Processor in speeds of 400 and 450 MHz. It would feature a 64KB Level 1 cache and a 256KB Level 2 cache. The 3DNow! graphics instructions would be supported, along with Direct X 6.0. There were 21.3 million transistors on the 0.25 micron process wafer.

Wikazine – Full show notes for February 22

• Palm introduces the Palm IIIc and Palm IIIxe
• Popcorn is introduced to the Pilgrims by Quadequina
• Gawker puts Defamer up for sale

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Article by Jeffrey Powers @geekazine

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