AMD Athlon Argon core
Athlon Argon core was the first K7 core. This core didn't last long - it was
introduced in June of 1999, and was replaced by Pluto core in November 1999.
AMD Athlon processors with Argon core can be identified by:
- Part number: part number starts with "AMD-K7" and ends with character "C".
An example: AMD-K7550MTR51B C.
- CPU ID: Processors with the Argon core have CPU identification numbers 611 and 612.
| Athlon Argon core features |
|---|
| Introduction | June 23, 1999 |
| Other names | Model 1 |
| Next core generation | Pluto |
| | Athlon |
| Manufacturing technology | 0.25 micron |
| Cores | 1 |
| Frequency (MHz) | 500 - 700 |
| Fastest processor | Athlon 700 MHz |
| Bus frequency | 200 MHz |
| L2 cache size | 512 KB |
| Package | Card Module |
| Socket | Slot A |
