The lite version of the Athlon, with less L2 cache. From the amd site ( www.amd.com ):
Innovative Architecture
The AMD Duron processor offers buyers access to innovative technology. Some of the AMD Duron processor's features include:
High-Speed System Bus: The AMD Duron processor features a 200MHz front-side system bus. This high-speed system bus delivers exceptional performance on data-rich applications, such as MP3 encoders, video encoders, DVD players, and audio/video/photo editing software.
Sophisticated Cache Architecture: The AMD Duron processor features 192K of total on-chip cache. This large on-chip cache combined with the sophisticated cache architecture delivers a high level of performance on applications like business and personal productivity suites, as well as basic 3D content creation and photo editing packages.
Superscalar Floating Point Unit with 3DNow!™ Professional Technology: The AMD Duron processor offers three floating point pipelines. This provides for outstanding number-crunching capabilities. In concert with AMD's 3DNow!™ Professional technology, this enables the AMD Duron processor to deliver excellent performance on multimedia applications like web-design tools, 3D games, and other entertainment and educational media products.
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